Mos Jakirin to Bear Thai Flag at Asian Para Games Opening
Mos Jakirin Damunee, a visually impaired T13 para-athlete and double gold medalist from the 2022 Asian Para Games, has been chosen to carry Thailand's flag at the opening ceremony of the 5th Asian Para Games in Nagoya, Japan, on 18 October 2026. The Sports Authority of Thailand has launched the Thai House center in Nagoya to provide sports science and nutrition support for the 265-member Thai delegation competing across all 18 sports. Thailand aims to match or exceed its previous achievement of 27 gold medals.
Mos Jakirin Damunee, a visually impaired T13 para-athlete and double gold medalist from the 2022 Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, China, will carry Thailand's flag at the official opening ceremony on 18 October 2026 at Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya. He will compete in the men's 100m and 400m T13 events, aiming to defend his titles. The Sports Authority of Thailand has opened the Thai House center in Nagoya to deliver sports science and nutrition services to the 265-athlete Thai team, which will participate in all 18 sports. Thailand hopes to match or surpass its previous tally of 27 gold medals, with strong prospects in athletics, wheelchair racing, table tennis, wheelchair fencing, badminton, boccia, shooting, swimming, archery, cycling, weightlifting and taekwondo.