An Inclusive Paralympics: Table Tennis Gold Medalist Wada Natsuki Shines Light on Athletes with Intellectual Disabilities

Wada Natsuki (right) and Kimura Keiichi carry the Japanese flag at the closing ceremony of the 2024 Paralympics in Paris. (© Ochi Takao)

Wada returns a shot during a match at the Paris Paralympic Games. (© Ochi Takao)

The Japanese Paralympic team unveil the team’s motto“Strive to be your best” at the official launch ceremony ahead of the Paris Games on July 16, 2024 in Tokyo. (© Ochi Takao)

Member of the Japanese Paralympic Team at the opening ceremony of the Paris Games on August 28, 2024. (© Ochi Takao)

Wada shows off her gold during the medal ceremony at the Paris Paralympics. (© Ochi Takao)