Overview
- A closing ceremony at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium concluded the 12-day event, which Japan hosted for the first time.
- Japan finished with 51 medals, including 16 gold, 12 silver, and 23 bronze, according to the Japanese Federation of the Deaf.
- Ukraine led with 32 golds and the United States recorded 17, as about 3,000 athletes from roughly 81 countries competed in 21 sports.
- Free entry drew an estimated 280,000 spectators, far exceeding a 100,000 target, with digital support tools used to assist deaf fans.
- Competitions extended beyond the capital, with cycling in Shizuoka and football in Fukushima to highlight regional recovery, as leaders praised the games’ inclusive legacy.