Thai Paralympians Win 19 Golds, Lead ASEAN at Asian Para Games
Thailand's Paralympic team won 19 gold medals at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Japan, finishing first among ASEAN nations. The Paralympic Committee President praised the athletes and highlighted several rising stars who medaled in their debut. The results will guide training plans aimed at qualifying for the 2028 Paralympics in Los Angeles.
Lt. Col. Nainap Phromphakdi, President of the Paralympic Committee of Thailand, praised the Thai Para team's performance at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Japan after they secured 19 gold medals and ranked first in ASEAN. He highlighted the strong showing of rising stars as a positive sign ahead of the 2028 Paralympic Games in Los Angeles.
Lt. Col. Nainap stated, "I am proud of the achievements of the athletes, coaches, and all staff who have dedicated themselves fully. Especially the development of Thai athletes reflected through improved competition statistics, along with many rising stars who have produced outstanding performances, which is a good sign for the development of Thai Para sports potential."
Notable rising stars include "Anfield" Nithikon Chiamphiriyakul, a Para swimmer competing for the first time who won two golds and one silver, a newcomer to wheelchair racing who trained for less than six months but captured a bronze, and "Fahsai" Yaparama, age 20, who won two silvers after less than six months of training.
Each sports association will now analyze the results and develop training plans, sending athletes to world and continental competitions to accumulate points and increase their chances of qualifying for the 2028 Paralympic Games in Los Angeles.
