The National Sports Commission (NSC) has officially announced that the 3rd National Para Games will take place from March 26 to April 3 2026 at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja. This nine day multi sport extravaganza will bring together more than 3000 para athletes representing all 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory competing across 15 para sports disciplines.

Organised by the NSC under the leadership of Director General Bukola Olopade the Games are positioned as Nigeria’s largest and most prestigious para sports event serving as a vital platform for talent discovery national unity empowerment and the advancement of inclusive sports. The commission described the upcoming edition as a critical step in establishing a sustainable pipeline of champions capable of excelling at international competitions including the Paralympics and other global showcases.

Athletes will vie in a diverse range of events such as para athletics para powerlifting wheelchair basketball sitting volleyball para badminton para swimming para table tennis amputee football para taekwondo and more reflecting the growing depth and variety in Nigerian para sports. Preparations are advanced with the Local Organising Committee having completed thorough venue inspections confirming facility readiness and compliance with accessibility standards at the iconic Moshood Abiola National Stadium Complex the traditional host for previous editions.

This build up underscores the federal government’s renewed commitment to placing para sports on equal footing with mainstream disciplines fostering social integration resilience and excellence among persons with disabilities. Officials anticipate heightened competitive intensity surpassing prior outings with expectations of new records emerging champions and inspiring stories of triumph. The announcement has generated excitement among stakeholders athletes fans and disability rights advocates who see the Games as a beacon for inclusion and national pride in 2026.