2009 Asian Youth Para Games
The 2009 Asian Youth Para Games (Japanese: 2009年アジアユースパラゲームズ, romanized: Nisenkyū-Nen Ajiayūsuparagēmuzu), officially known as the 1st Asian Youth Para Games, was an Asian youth disabled multi-sport event held in Tokyo, Japan from 10 to 13 September 2009. Around 466 athletes from 29 participating nations participated at the games which featured 6 sports consisted of 5 main sports and 1 demonstration sport. This was the first time Japan hosted the games. Japan is the first nation to host the Asian Youth Para Games. The games was opened and closed by Akihito at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium. The final medal tally was led by host Japan, followed by Iran and China. = The Tokyo 2009 Asian Youth Para Games Organising Committee (TAYPOC) was formed to oversee the staging of the games. = = Guest participating nations Play only demonstration sport: Wheelchair tennis Australia South Africa Spain Germany New Zealand = Main sport Athletics Badminton Boccia Swimming Table tennis Demonstration sport Athletes of this sport are not entitled to win medals, specially for guest participating nations. Wheelchair tennis = * Host nation (Japan) 2009 Asian Youth Games Tokyo bid for the 2016 Summer Olympics Official website