During the recent Asian Para Games held in Japan, a series of protocol errors occurred when the wrong national anthem was played during three separate medal ceremonies. Athletes representing Taiwan and Mongolia were affected by the mistake, as the Iranian national anthem was played instead of their respective countries' anthems.

The incidents have drawn attention to the organizational oversight at the event. In response to the confusion, the mayor of Nagoya issued a formal apology regarding the mix-up. While the events caused embarrassment for the host city and the games' organizers, there have been no reports of further disruptions to the competition schedule. The error highlights a significant lapse in the technical preparation for the medal ceremonies, though the specific cause of the technical failure—whether it was a software error or human oversight—has not been officially detailed by the organizing committee.