Thailand Finishes Seventh at Asian Para Games with 19 Gold Medals
Thailand secured seventh place overall at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Nagoya, topping Southeast Asian nations with 19 gold medals. Despite falling short of their 27-gold target, many athletes demonstrated strong performances.
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