Thai Paralympic Committee Praises Team's Success at 2026 Asian Para Games

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Lt. Nainop Phromphakdee, President of the Thailand Paralympic Committee, commended the Thai para-athletes for securing 19 gold medals to finish first among ASEAN nations at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Japan. He highlighted the strong performance of emerging athletes as a positive sign for future development ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics. Notable newcomers included swimmer Nithikorn Chiampiriyakul, who won two golds and one silver in his first competition, and wheelchair racer 'Anfield' (Nithikorn), who earned a bronze after less than six months of training. Twenty-year-old 'Fa Sui' (Yapragom) also secured two silvers after a similar short training period. Sports associations will analyze these results to refine training plans and aim for qualification points for the 2028 Games.