Revolution Square in Tehran hosted the send-off ceremony for Iran's delegation to the fifth edition of the Aichi-Nagoya Para-Asian Games on the evening of Tuesday, October 5, 2023. The event featured a speech by Ghafoor Kargari, President of the National Paralympic Committee, and the presence of prominent figures such as Mehdi Rasouli, Mohammad Mo'tamedi, and Karbalaei Alireza Taheri. Thus, this cultural and sporting event symbolically showcased a saga of national unity and solidarity.
Details of Iran's Paralympic Caravan
The Iranian caravan, titled "Sacrificing for a Strong Iran," consists of 167 athletes, including 62 female athletes and 104 male athletes, who will compete in 15 sports disciplines at this event. This caravan has chosen 9-year-old Anah Jahangard from Minab as its spiritual leader to raise global awareness about the plight of war-affected children, adopting the slogan "In Memory of the Children of Hiroshima, Gaza, Minab." This choice reflects Iran's determination to convey a message of peace and friendship to the world.
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Holding the Para-Asian Games
The fifth edition of the Para-Asian Games will be held from October 18 to November 1, 2023, in Nagoya. These games provide a suitable opportunity for our Paralympic athletes to showcase their abilities on an international level and compete with other countries. The Iranian Paralympic caravan, with the blessings and send-off of the people, is preparing to depart for this major sporting event.
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