Asian Paralympic Committee Will Elect New Members
Ten candidates will compete for five seats on the Athletes' Committee during the upcoming 2026 Asian Para Games.
Updated on Sept. 18, 2026 in Olympics
The Asian Paralympic Committee has confirmed 10 candidates will run for five open spots on its Athletes' Committee. Accredited athletes will cast their votes during the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games.
Why it matters
The committee provides a formal structure for athletes to influence the organization's decision-making processes. This election ensures that competitive athletes have a direct voice in the governance of regional Paralympic sports.
There are 10 candidates vying for five committee seats, with the Asian Paralympic Committee Executive Board maintaining the authority to appoint two additional members to ensure broad representation.
The players
Asian Paralympic Committee
This is the regional organization responsible for overseeing and developing Paralympic sports across the Asian continent.
Salama Alkhateri
A representative from the UAE who is among the 10 candidates standing for election to the Athletes' Committee.
The details
Athletes participating in the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games will vote for their representatives, with candidates hailing from Iraq, Japan, Tajikistan, Iran, Jordan, Uzbekistan, Korea, Hong Kong, China, and the UAE. Once the five winners are determined, the new committee members will select their own chair.
Timeline
Athletes vote for committee members from October 18-23, 2026.
Election results are scheduled for announcement on October 24, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This election follows the established governance protocols for the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games. The outcome will shape the organization's leadership structure through the next regional sports cycle.
Accredited athletes at the Aichi-Nagoya games will determine the final composition of the committee through direct balloting. The results will establish which athletes hold influence over regional policies for the duration of their term.
The takeaway
The election process ensures that athletes remain central to the administrative development of Paralympic sport. Engaging in the voting process allows participants to directly influence the future priorities of the committee.
Further reading
Learn more about organizational governance in the Olympics section.
