Thai Racer Pongsakorn Wins Second Gold at Asian Para Games
Thai wheelchair racer Pongsakorn Paeyo won his second gold medal at the 5th Asian Para Games in Nagoya, Japan, taking the men's T53 400m title in a new Games record of 47.81 seconds. The world record holder's victory also marked Thailand's 17th gold medal of the competition. China's Yang Chao and South Korea's Yoo Byung-hoon claimed silver and bronze respectively.
Thai wheelchair racer Pongsakorn Paeyo showed no fear in claiming his second gold medal in the men's T53 400m wheelchair racing event at the 5th Asian Para Games at Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium on October 23, 2026. "The Boss" Pongsakorn Paeyo, Thai national team wheelchair racer and world record holder at 46.11 seconds, did not disappoint as he crossed the finish line first in 47.81 seconds, simultaneously breaking the Asian Para Games record he had just set in the qualifying round at 48.76 seconds on October 22, 2026, successfully securing his second gold medal and Thailand's 17th gold overall. China's Yang Chao took silver in 49.24 seconds and South Korea's Yoo Byung-hoon claimed bronze in 50.15 seconds.
