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Blind Football Team Beats Iran 1-0 at Asian Para Games

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On October 16, 2026, Minister Surasak Phancharoenwarakul led a senior delegation, including Permanent Secretary Natreeya Taewong and Sports Authority of Thailand Governor Prodporn Samanmit, to Nagoya City Tsuruma Park Multipurpose Ground Terraspo Tsuruma to watch Thailand's men's blind football team face Iran in the fifth Asian Para Games. The atmosphere was lively and hopeful as the ministers cheered closely throughout the match, praising the fighters' spirit. Surasak said seeing the Thai blind football team play was impressive and pride-inducing, highlighting their determination, dedication, and true national-team spirit despite a strong Iranian opponent. He added that the Ministry of Tourism and Sports and the Sports Authority of Thailand will continue to support the athletes, coaches, and experts, emphasizing that the greatest victory lies in their unbeatable fighting spirit, and that all Thais stand ready to send them encouragement.

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