Thailand Wins Gold in Mixed Team Sabre at Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games
The Thai wheelchair fencing team secured a gold medal on the final day of the 5th Asian Para Games in Japan.
On October 24, 2026, the Thai mixed team sabre squad achieved a significant victory at the 5th Asian Para Games, held in Nagoya, Japan. Competing at the Nagoya City Inae Sports Center, the Thai team defeated South Korea with a final score of 20-15 to claim the gold medal on the event's closing day.
The winning team consisted of four athletes: Saysunee Jana (Class B), Thitirat Pengprasitthipong (Class A), Boonsiri Sanitmuenwai (Class A), and Chitipat Charoenta (Class B). Their performance marked a successful conclusion to Thailand's participation in the wheelchair fencing events at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 games.
For residents and visitors in Thailand, this achievement highlights the country's growing prominence in international para-sports. The success of the team serves as a point of national pride and underscores the high level of training and dedication within the Thai Paralympic community. While the competition has concluded, fans may look forward to official celebrations or homecoming events for the athletes. As of now, no further details regarding specific reception ceremonies have been confirmed by the sports authorities.