Thai team shines at Asian Para Games in Japan, tops ASEAN nations

Today 09:58 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand concluded the 2026 Asian Para Games as the leading Southeast Asian nation, ranking seventh overall with an impressive haul of 19 gold, 40 silver, and 66 bronze medals.
Key athletes delivered exceptional performances, notably wheelchair racer Athiwat Paeng-nuea who equaled a world record, and boccia champion Witsanu Huadpradit securing his fifth consecutive gold medal.
Despite not meeting their gold medal target, the Thai team demonstrated significant statistical improvements, with nearly half the delegation being successful newcomers, including young swimmer Nithikorn Jeampiriyakul.
The Sports Authority of Thailand committed to ongoing support for athlete training, aiming to prepare them for the 2027 ASEAN Para Games and qualification events for the 2028 Paralympic Games.

Pongsakorn wins third straight Asian Para Games gold in 400m

23 Oct 13:40 Key points summarised by AI

Thai wheelchair racer Pongsakorn Paeyo clinched his third consecutive Asian Para Games gold medal in the men’s 400m T53, setting a new Games record of 47.81 seconds.
Other Thai athletes also secured medals, with Booncherd Jaiyen winning silver in wheelchair tennis, Kritsanaphong Thisuwan taking silver in the men’s 400m T12, and Sasirawan Intachot earning bronze in the women’s 400m T47.
Thailand concluded the fifth Asian Para Games ranked seventh in the medal table, accumulating a total of 106 medals, including 17 gold, 34 silver, and 55 bronze.