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Paralympic Asian Games
Opens in Nagoya
In short
The Paralympic Asian Games opened in Nagoya, Japan.
Korean athletes Jang Min-ho and Yun Ji-yu entered carrying the Korean flag.
South Korea sent 357 participants to compete for medals across 18 sports.
Key facts
| When | The opening ceremony took place on the 18th at Mizuho Park Stadium in Nagoya and will run for seven days. |
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| Who | Track and field athlete Jang Min-ho (Anyang City Hall) and table tennis player Yun Ji-yu (Seongnam City Hall) served as co-flag bearers. |
| What | About 4,000 athletes from 45 countries and regions are competing for medals across 18 sports. |
| How | South Korea sent 357 people including 214 athletes and 143 officials, entering 16th in the parade. |
What it means for me
News to watch the national team athletes' challenge rather than direct life impact.
