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India’s Para Asian Games team wears blazers inspired by Indus Valley heritage
India’s contingent wore blazers inspired by the Indus Valley Civilisation at the opening ceremony of the Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
The designs included ancient seals and symbols, SaptSindhu on the collar and the Indian flag on the pocket.
Pramod Bhagat and Simran Sharma carried India’s flag as the team entered the ceremony.
India has sent 281 people, including 168 athletes—112 men and 56 women—to compete in 11 sports.
The Games bring together around 3,000 athletes from 45 nations and run under the motto “Imagine One Heart.”
India finished fifth at the 2023 Games in Hangzhou, winning a record 111 medals, its strongest campaign so far.
The Games end on October 24, and India will aim to build on that previous result.
India’s contingent wore ceremonial blazers inspired by the Indus Valley Civilisation at the Asian Para Games opening ceremony in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
The deep blue blazers featured golden motifs based on ancient artefacts and seals, with SaptSindhu on the collar and the Tricolour on the pocket.
Flag bearers Pramod Bhagat and Simran Sharma led the contingent into the ceremony.
India fielded 281 team members, including 168 athletes competing across 11 disciplines.
The Games are scheduled to run through October 24, with around 3,000 athletes from 45 nations taking part.
- Who
- India’s Para Asian Games contingent, led at the opening ceremony by flag bearers Pramod Bhagat and Simran Sharma.
- What
- The contingent wore ceremonial blazers inspired by the Indus Valley Civilisation.
- When
- The opening ceremony was on Sunday; India Today reports October 18, 2026, while The Hindu reports October 19.
- Where
- Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
- Why
- The blazer design paid tribute to India’s heritage.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
India Today reports that the opening ceremony took place in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
The Hindu reports that the opening ceremony took place on this date.
The Games are scheduled to conclude.
- Contingent
- 281 members, including 168 athletes
- Athletes
- 112 men and 56 women
- Disciplines
- 11
- Blazer motifs
- Indus Valley artefacts and seals, including the Priest-King and Dancing Girl
- Collar design
- SaptSindhu, representing the land of the seven rivers and the Saraswati
- Games participants
- Around 3,000 athletes from 45 nations
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What people are saying
Team India walked out wearing more than just ceremonial dress — they wore 5,000 years of civilisation. The Indian contingent’s ceremonial blazer is a tribute to our heritage
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