Oasis 21 illuminated in colourful lights at night

ONE HEART WORLD programme announced Seven days of shared viewing with athletes and celebrations of their efforts and achievements 18–24 October at Oasis 21 in Nagoya

ONE HEART WORLD (OHW) will take place at Oasis 21 in Nagoya for seven days, from Sunday, 18 October to Saturday, 24 October 2026, as one of the programmes at the Asian Para Games Live Site. Admission is free.

During the Asian Games, ONE ASIA WORLD (OAW), held in the heart of Nagoya, brought medallists and visitors together to share moments of joy. Visitors welcomed athletes with warm applause, exchanged words and took photographs together. The emotion generated at the competition venues spread into the city, creating valuable opportunities for athletes and local people to connect and celebrate the Games together. These encounters also attracted media coverage, raising hopes for inspiration for the next generation and a legacy that will shape the city’s future.

ONE HEART WORLD will carry that energy and spirit into the Asian Para Games. It will feature the Legend Athlete Talk Show, where visitors watch competitions alongside athletes, and the Athlete Celebration, which honours the efforts and achievements of athletes competing at the Games. Discover the appeal of each sport and the ingenuity involved from athletes’ perspectives, cheer them on, and welcome those who have excelled in competition with applause. Through shared viewing and interaction, we will bring the emotion of the Games into the city.

The theme is “IMAGINE ONE HEART”. We will create encounters that become lifelong memories for athletes and visitors alike, providing opportunities for mutual understanding between people with and without disabilities. We hope these moving experiences will deepen understanding of diversity and inspire interest and action towards a society in which everyone can live together.

Programme overview

1. Legend Athlete Talk Show

■ Dates: Sunday, 18 October – Saturday, 24 October 2026

Combining public viewing with talks by guest athletes, this programme will explore competition highlights, technical challenges and the ingenuity of athletes. Paralympians, Olympians and other athletes will share their unique perspectives while watching and reflecting on the competitions.

Guests will also share stories from their own careers and challenges, offering new ways to enjoy each sport, even for first-time viewers.

Through watching competitions and listening to the talks, visitors can share in the appeal of Para sport.

Please see ATHLETE TALK on the home page for guests and appearance dates.

2. Athlete Celebration

■ Dates: Tuesday, 20 October – Friday, 23 October 2026

* The programme dates are subject to change.

In cooperation with the Japanese Paralympic Committee (JPC), Japanese medallists and other Games participants are scheduled to appear on stage. In their own words, athletes will share the joy of competing or winning medals, their feelings about the Games and stories from competition. Together with visitors, we will celebrate their achievements and share the emotion of the Games.

* Athletes and appearance dates will be announced on the official OHW website once confirmed.