The Nagano 1998 Winter Paralympics were historically huge: the first Winter Paralympics held in Asia (and often framed as the last Paralympics of the 20th century). The opening ceremony theme was “Hope,” inspired by George Frederic Watts’ painting Hope—a message about hope emerging from hardship. This clip highlights Japanese traditional-style performance—the kind of cultural welcome that made Nagano’s ceremonies so memorable. 🇯🇵✨ 🎟 Get your tickets now at Tickets.MilanoCortina2026.org 💫 #ChangeStartsWithSport #Paralympics #Nagano1998 #OpeningCeremony The International Paralympic Committee's vision is to make for an inclusive world through Para sport. Our mission is to lead the Paralympic Movement, oversee the delivery of the Paralympic Games and support members to enable Para athletes to achieve sporting excellence. Stay connected to the Paralympic Movement: Website ▶ paralympic.org Facebook ▶ Facebook.com/Paralympics X ▶ X.com/Paralympics Instagram ▶ Instagram.com/Paraly...