National

Thailand Loses to Iran in Blind Football Bronze Medal Match

Thailand's men's blind football team lost 1-2 to Iran in the bronze medal match at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Nagoya, Japan. Thailand took an early lead but conceded two quick goals and could not recover in the second half. The defeat means Thailand missed out on a podium finish in the tournament.

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In the men's blind football bronze medal match at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Nagoya, Japan on October 23, Thailand played Iran at the Terraspot Suruga stadium. Thailand started brightly, taking the lead in the 9th minute through "View" Kittikorn Bua-dee. Iran equalized two minutes later via Housen Rajab. Thailand pressed for another goal but were caught on the counterattack, with Karim Maleh scoring to make it 2-1. In the second half, Thailand pushed hard for an equalizer but Iran held firm, and the match ended 2-1 to Iran, denying Thailand the bronze medal.

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Police

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National

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Community

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Regional

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