Thai Paralympic Team Finishes Seventh at Ichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games

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The Thailand national para-athletic team concluded the fifth Ichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games in Japan on October 24, 2026, securing seventh place overall with 19 gold medals, 40 silver medals, and 66 bronze medals. The team retained its number one ranking among ASEAN nations, outperforming Indonesia. Approximately half of the competitors were new talents, including swimmer Nithikorn Chiampiriyakul, who won two golds, two silvers, and a bronze in his debut. Athlete Adhitam Paengnuea matched the world record for the men's 100m wheelchair race (T54) held by Balde Mamoudou from Portugal. Other achievements included new records in athletics and swimming, five consecutive gold medals in Boccia by Wisanu Huapradit, and a top ASEAN finish. The National Sports Development Fund will distribute prize money within seven days: 1 million baht for gold, 500,000 baht for silver, and 250,000 baht for bronze.