Dubai successfully
hosted the Dubai 2025-Asian Youth Para Games, delivering one of the most
inspiring and memorable editions in the history of the Games.
Held under the patronage of His
Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the
National Olympic Committee and Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, the Games
brought together 1,500 athletes from 35 nations in a celebration of youth,
excellence, and inclusion.
The Games concluded on Saturday
evening, marking the end of a landmark edition that witnessed the breaking of
25 records, including 9 world records and 16 continental records — a powerful
testament to the rising standard of Para sport across Asia.
UAE delivered an outstanding
performance, finishing the Games with 23 medals — 6 gold, 8 silver and 9 bronze
— highlighting the UAE’s continued growth and commitment to youth Para sport
development.
Team India clinched 56 medals
including 19 gold. Several nations celebrated historic milestones. Bangladesh
and Maldives won their first ever medals at the Asian Youth Para Games, with
Bangladesh making a remarkable debut by securing three gold medals.
Uzbekistan top medals
Uzbekistan topped the overall
medals table with 197 medals that had 99 gold, followed by strong performances
from the Islamic Republic of Iran with 62 gold from their 216 medals and Japan,
with 40 gold, underlining the depth of emerging talent across the continent.
Dubai 2025 marked a historic
milestone as the first Asian Youth Para Games to integrate AI-powered robots
into Games operations and delivery. Chery International’s AiMOGA robots featured during the opening
ceremony and supported medal presentations, adding an innovative, human-cantered
dimension that enhanced accessibility and athlete engagement.
The closing ceremony featured a
parade of nations and a special handover moment, as the Games flag was
officially passed to Cambodia, host of the 6th edition of the Asian Youth Para
Games, received by Borus Samheng, Minister Attaché to the Prime Minister of the
Kingdom of Cambodia. It also included a video showcasing the contribution
of ‘Chery International’ to the event, which provided 10 interactive robots
powered by AI.
H.E. Thani Juma Berregad,
Chairman of the Local Organising Committee, expressed his deep gratitude to His
Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, emphasising that
his patronage and support were instrumental in the Games’ success. He highlighted
that Dubai 2025 was more than a sporting event — it was a journey of
inspiration, unity, and dreams fulfilled. He also praised the volunteers,
describing them as the “unsung heroes” of the Games.
Majid Rashed, President of the
Asian Paralympic Committee, hailed Dubai 2025 as one of the finest editions
ever delivered, commending the UAE’s leadership, the Dubai Sports Council, the
Local Organising Committee, and all partners involved.
With its record-breaking
performances, historic firsts, technological innovation, and unforgettable
human stories, Dubai 2025 has firmly set a new benchmark for the Asian Youth
Para Games, reinforcing the region’s commitment to empowering the next generation
of Para athletes.
