Bangkok:The Thai government held a ceremony to present prize money to the Thai Paralympic team, celebrating their achievement of winning 125 medals at the 5th Asian Para Games ‘Aichi-Nagoya 2026’ in Japan. The event took place at The Grand Fourwings Bangkok, with a total of 123,650,000 baht awarded to the athletes and associated personnel.
According to Thai News Agency, the ceremony was presided over by Mr. Songsak Thongsri, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the National Sports Development Fund Executive Committee. He congratulated the athletes for their remarkable performance. The event was organized by the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, the Sports Authority of Thailand, and the National Sports Development Fund.
The ceremony acknowledged the contributions of several key individuals, including Mr. Surasak Panjaroenvorakul, Minister of Tourism and Sports, and Mrs. Prodpran Samanmit, Governor of the Sports Authority of Thailand. Representatives from various sports associations and committees also attended, highlighting the collaborative efforts that led to this national achievement.
The Thai Paralympic team secured a total of 125 medals, comprising 19 gold, 40 silver, and 66 bronze medals. The prize money was allocated as follows 89,250,000 baht for athletes, 1,000,000 baht for athlete sponsorship, 16,650,000 baht for coaches, and 16,750,000 baht for sports associations. The distribution of funds was done through direct bank transfers to the athletes.
Specific associations were recognized for their contributions, such as the Sports Association for the Disabled of Thailand under Royal Patronage, which earned 88,925,000 baht in prize money, and the Cerebral Palsy Sports Association of Thailand, which received 16,850,000 baht. The ceremony emphasized the importance of supporting and developing Thai Paralympic athletes for future international competitions.