Thai Para-Swimmer Nithikorn Wins Second Gold, Sets Record at Asian Para Games
Thai para-swimmer Nithikorn Chiamphiriyakul captured his second gold medal at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Nagoya, winning the men's 100-meter butterfly S14 in a Games-record 57.56 seconds. He previously won the 200-meter freestyle and took silver in the 100-meter breaststroke SB14, giving him two golds and one silver overall. The victory marked the 16th gold for the Thai para-sports delegation.
At the 2026 Asian Para Games in Nagoya, Japan, on October 22, Thai para-swimmer Nithikorn Chiamphiriyakul won the men's 100-meter butterfly S14 final in 57.56 seconds, setting a new Games record. The gold is his second at the Games after earlier winning the 200-meter freestyle, and he also earned a silver in the 100-meter breaststroke SB14. His performance brings Thailand's para-team gold tally to 16. Host nation Japan took silver and bronze.