It was awarded the sporting event in September 2009 by the Asian Paralympic Committee,[2] and signed the Host Contract Agreement in 6 January 2014 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The blue and green symbolises the determination of the athletes, while the pink and orange flame represents the caring personality of the Asian people in general.

The mascot of the 2014 Asian Para Games was unveiled on the same day as the logo and is a pair of black-faced spoonbill named, Jeonopi and Dnopi.

The braille letters of the event's name, "Incheon 2014 Asian Para Games is engraved on the back of the medal.

North Korea compete for the first time, while Bangladesh did not attend due to inactivity which resulted in the termination of its International Paralympic Committee membership the following year.