With just 12 days to the commencement of the 3rd National Para Games Abuja 2026, the Local Organising Committee has confirmed that all competition venues across the Federal Capital Territory are fully prepared to host athletes from across the country for Nigeria’s biggest multi-sport event for athletes with disabilities.

 

According to the official Games venue plan, the majority of competitions will take place at the iconic Moshood Abiola National Stadium, which will serve as the central hub for the Games.

 

Events scheduled at the complex include Para Athletics at the Main Bowl, as well as Para Powerlifting, Sitting Volleyball, Wheelchair Basketball, Para Taekwondo, Para Table Tennis, Para Badminton and Wheelchair Tennis across various indoor facilities within Packages A and B of the stadium complex.

 

Other events will be held at specialised facilities within the stadium area, including Para Swimming at the Swimming Pool Complex, while Para Cycling and Para Karate will take place at the Velodrome. Para Shooting will be staged at the stadium’s shooting range.

 

Beyond the main stadium complex, additional venues have also been designated. Para Canoeing will be held at Jabi Lake, while Amputee Football will be hosted at the FIFA Goal Project Pitch.

 

The 3rd National Para Games Abuja 2026 is expected to bring together thousands of athletes from the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory. The event will celebrate resilience, excellence and inclusivity in sports while providing a platform for discovering new talents and strengthening Nigeria’s position in global para-sports.