Iran's Para-Asian convoy on the way to Nagoya; Medal winning in a different competitive field

Iran's convoy has gone to Nagoya to compete with the continent's top players, while Hangzhou's runner-up performance has become an important challenge due to the different conditions and reduced chances of winning medals.

According to Mehr reporter, the countdown to the start of the 5th Aichi-Nagoya Para-Asian Games has ended, as the representatives of Asian countries will start competing in one of the most important sports events for people with disabilities on Sunday (October 26). A field that, in addition to the importance of winning a medal, will be an opportunity for the Iranian caravan to evaluate the technical ability of athletes and measure the position of different fields on the continent.

Being in a field with different competitive conditions

Iran, which won the runner-up position in the last edition of these games in Hangzhou, has left for Nagoya with a convoy of 166 athletes, including 62 women and 104 men, in 15 sports to participate in the fifth edition of the Para-Asian Games. The composition of the Iranian caravan includes a range of individual and team disciplines; From para-athletics and para-weightlifting to sitting volleyball, football for the blind, goalball, parashana and other disciplines in which Iranian representatives go to the field to win honor.

However, the conditions of this Para-Asian Games are not the same as in Hangzhou. The Nagoya Para-Asian Games will be held in 18 sports disciplines, while in the previous period, 22 disciplines were included in the competition program. According to the officials of Iran's convoy, this change and reduction of disciplines has caused the loss of a part of our country's medal winning opportunities. Therefore, a simple comparison of the number of medals in 2 periods alone cannot be an accurate measure to evaluate the caravan's performance, and the combination of disciplines and the real opportunities to win medals should also be considered.

In addition to these changes, the special conditions of recent months have also affected the process of preparation and evaluation of expectations from the caravan. In such a situation, the quality of preparation, maintaining the physical and mental fitness of the athletes and providing the facilities they need become more important. However, what will ultimately determine the outcome is the performance of the athletes in the field of competition and their ability to take advantage of the available opportunities.

The fifth edition of the Para-Asian Games will be held in Nagoya from October 26 to November 2

A success that does not depend only on history

Among the disciplines present in the Para-Asian Games in which Iran is also represented, para-athlete is one of the important parts of Iran's delegation due to the wide range of competition materials and Iran's record of winning medals. In the team disciplines, in order to repeat or improve the past results, Iran's representatives must face competitors who have invested and planned significantly in Paralympic sports in recent years. Therefore, success in Nagoya is not only dependent on past history and reputation, and match day preparation, competition management and technical details can play a role in determining the final result.

On the other hand, the presence of 62 female athletes in the composition of the Iranian caravan shows the attention to the capacity of women's Paralympic sports. The evaluation of the performance of this part of the convoy, in addition to the results and medals, can provide a clearer picture of the progress of female athletes with disabilities and the need for their continuous support.

Choosing the name "Janfdai Iran Qavi" for the caravan and paying attention to the humanitarian message of the Games also shows that participation in this event is not limited to sports competition. Paralympic athletes demonstrate their ability, perseverance and capacity to overcome limitations with their efforts and presence; A message that may be effective beyond the borders of sports and medal tables.

Can Iran repeat the Para-Asian runner-up?

Now the main question is whether Iran's convoy can maintain its second place in Asia? The answer to this question depends on a series of factors and it is not possible to speak with certainty about the final result before the start of the games. What is certain is the necessity of evaluating Iran's performance by considering the real conditions of this period and avoiding judging based on the number of medals.

For Iran's Paralympic sports, Nagoya is both a field of competition and an opportunity to know more precisely the capacities and shortcomings. Winning a medal and maintaining the Asian position is important, but a sustainable achievement is formed when the results of these games lead to better planning, strengthening of supports and continuous support for athletes; The path that can turn today's successes into capital for the future of the country's Paralympic sports.