Thai Para Team Finishes 7th at Asian Para Games
The 5th Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, concluded on October 24, 2026, with hosting rights passed to Doha, Qatar, for 2030. Thailand's para athletes secured 19 gold, 40 silver, and 66 bronze medals, placing 7th overall and first in ASEAN. The National Sports Development Fund allocated over 110 million baht in prize money for athletes, coaches, and associations.
The 5th Asian Para Games "Aichi-Nagoya 2026" in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, officially concluded with a closing ceremony on October 24, 2026. The next edition will be hosted by Doha, Qatar, in 2030.
Thailand's national para athletes won 19 gold, 40 silver, and 66 bronze medals, finishing 7th on the medal table and retaining the top spot among ASEAN nations. China topped the standings with 207 gold, 117 silver, and 111 bronze, followed by Japan with 64 gold, 60 silver, and 62 bronze, and Uzbekistan with 45 gold, 49 silver, and 51 bronze.
The National Sports Development Fund announced total prize money of 110,975,000 baht, divided into 79,250,000 baht for athletes, 1,000,000 baht for athlete assistants, 14,875,000 baht for coaches, and 15,850,000 baht for sports associations. An award ceremony for athletes, officials, and associations will be held within seven days.
