Three athletes from Wenzhou have secured their places on the Chinese sports delegation for the upcoming 5th Asian Para Games. Lin Naili, Lin Shuangbao, and Wang Liya will travel to Japan to compete in badminton and archery events when the regional multi-sport competition opens next year.
The 5th Asian Para Games are scheduled to take place from October 18 to 24, 2026, in Aichi and Nagoya, Japan. Officials from the Wenzhou Disabled Persons’ Federation confirmed the roster selections on October 15, highlighting a contingent of local competitors with extensive international and domestic championship experience.
Wenzhou Badminton Competitors Bring Paralympic Pedigree
Lin Naili, born in June 1992 and a native of Pingyang, joined the badminton squad at the Zhejiang Provincial Disabled Persons’ Culture and Sports Guidance Center in October 2017. His career highlights include a gold medal in the SH6 mixed doubles event at the Paris Paralympic Games, alongside titles from the Hangzhou Asian Para Games and multiple national championships.
She entered the provincial badminton program in May 2016. Her record features a silver medal in the SH6 women's singles at the Paris Paralympics, multiple medals from the Hangzhou Asian Para Games, and consistent podium finishes across national and world championships.
Archery Selection Marks Rapid Rise for Young Competitor
Wang Liya, born in December 2006 in Lucheng, joined the provincial archery team in 2023 and competes in the compound W1 category. Her recent results include victories at the 2025 National Para Archery Championships and the 2025 World Para Archery Championships, as well as multiple medals at the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and Special Olympic Games in China.
Zhejiang Delegation Breakdown and Team Composition
Across the wider provincial scope, Zhejiang has contributed 33 athletes to the national team roster for the Aichi-Nagoya Games. Local competitors are set to participate across 10 major disciplines, including archery, athletics, badminton, blind judo, powerlifting, swimming, taekwondo, goalball, sitting volleyball, and wheelchair basketball.
Goalball accounts for the largest provincial presence within the national setup, with 10 of the 12 athletes on the national roster hailing from Zhejiang. The national swimming team also incorporates eight athletes from the province out of a 34-person squad. Team organizers noted that 11 members of the Zhejiang contingent will be making their first appearance at the Asian Para Games, maintaining a balance between experienced veterans and emerging competitors.
The 5th Asian Para Games will run from October 18 to 24, 2026.
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