Summary of 2026 Asian Para Games medals: Thai para team ranks number 1 in ASEAN and claims the gold medal champion title for the 5th time in a row, leading the gold medal count.
On 24 October 2026, the medal summary of the 2026 Asian Para Games was finalized following the conclusion of the last day of competition at the 5th Asian Para Games (Aichi–Nagoya 2026) held in Japan, covering all sports events officially.
The Thai para athletes at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Japan earned 19 gold, 40 silver, and 66 bronze medals (totaling 125), placing them first in ASEAN and 7th overall in the competition.
Meanwhile, China secured the gold medal champion title at the 2026 Asian Para Games for the 5th consecutive time, with 207 gold, 117 silver, and 111 bronze medals (total 435). However, they did not break their record for most gold medals, which stands at 214 from the Hangzhou 2022 Games.
Major Nay Naynap Pirompakdee, President of the Paralympic Committee of Thailand, praised the Thai para athletes’ performance at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Japan after winning 19 gold medals, ranking first in ASEAN, and highlighted the promising results of the young athletes as a good sign ahead of the 2028 Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, USA.
Major Naynap said, "I feel proud of the athletes, coaches, and the entire team who gave their all, especially the progress shown by Thai athletes reflected in improved competition statistics, including several young athletes who delivered outstanding performances. This is a positive sign for the development of Thai para athletes’ potential."
Notable young athletes include “Anfield” Nithikorn Jiamphiriya, a para swimmer competing for the first time, who won 2 gold, 2 silver, and 1 bronze medal; a newcomer wheelchair racer who trained less than six months yet secured a bronze medal; and “Fahsai” Yapakham, 20 years old, who earned 2 silver medals after training for less than six months as well.
Each sports association will analyze these results to develop training plans and send athletes to participate in global and continental events to accumulate points and increase chances of qualifying for the 2028 Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, USA.
