It was launched in the country's capital Manama by BPC President Shaikh Mohamed bin Duaij Al Khalifa, who said the new emblem was another move forward in preparations for hosting the fourth edition of the Games.

"This huge sport event will be hosted under the prosperous ruling of His Majesty the King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and he has assured his indispensable and continuous concern in supporting youth and sports, providing equality for the disabled in our society," the BPC President said.

"The logo launch is a transition for the administrative and regulatory procedures to show that the Kingdom of Bahrain is prepared to host this sport event which will highlight the extraordinary achievements of the disabled."

The logo shows disabled athletes - one in a wheelchair representing the number 20 and one with a prosthetic leg jumping over the barrier, which takes the shape of the number 21.

It seeks to celebrate the achievements of people with impairments, sustainability and gender equality, say Games organisers.

Asian Paralympic Committee President Majid Rashed congratulated the BPC and local organisers on the launch of the logo.

"The logo launch will build the momentum for the upcoming Games which is just 120 days away," said Rashed.

"The colours and the design of the logo depict the confidence and the indomitable spirit of the young para-athletes who will be ready to show their extraordinary skills during the Games in December."

"We are happy with the progress made towards the preparations of the Games and hopeful that these Bahrain 2021 Games will leave a legacy in the entire region. 

"The Games will inspire many young people and will help grow the Movement across the region."

The 2021 Asian Youth Para Games are scheduled to take place from December 2 to 6.

An estimated 800 athletes under the age of 20 are expected to compete in nine sports during the 2021 edition of the Asian Youth Para Games.

Previous editions were held in Tokyo in 2009, Kuala Lumpur in 2013 and Dubai in 2017.

Bahrain was confirmed as host of the Games in June 2020.

Athletics, badminton, boccia, goalball, taekwondo, powerlifting, swimming, table tennis and wheelchair basketball are the nine sports on the Asian Youth Para Games programme for 2021.