Asian Para Games torch relay begins ahead of Oct. 18 opening

The torch relay has begun in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, before the Asian Para Games open on Oct.

18.

The flame will travel through several cities and combine with flames collected from 31 municipalities.

About 3,000 athletes from more than 40 countries and regions are expected to take part.

They will compete in 18 sports across Aichi and Shizuoka prefectures.