Pongsakorn wins third straight Asian Para Games gold in 400m

Thai wheelchair racer Pongsakorn Paeyo won his third consecutive Asian Para Games gold medal on Friday in the men’s 400 metres T53, setting a new Games record at Aichi-Nagoya 2026.

Pongsakorn crossed the finish line in 47.81 seconds to claim gold in the event for the third consecutive edition of the Games. China’s Yang Shaoqiao took silver in 49.24 seconds, while South Korea’s Yu Byunghun won bronze in 50.15 seconds.

Thailand also secured a silver medal in wheelchair tennis, with veteran Booncherd Jaiyen finishing runner-up in the men’s Quad Singles event. He fought hard before losing in straight sets to his Japanese opponent in Friday’s final.

Booncherd Jaiyen//Sports Authority of Thailand

Visually impaired Thai runner Kritsanaphong Thisuwan claimed silver in the men’s 400m T12 on Thursday, finishing second in 50.62 seconds after a close contest with a runner from host nation Japan.

Photo: Kritsanaphong Thisuwan//Sports Authority of Thailand

Thai athlete Sasirawan Intachot added a bronze medal in the women’s 400m T47, crossing the finish line in 62.58 seconds on Thursday.

Photo: Sasirawan Intachot//Sports Authority of Thailand

Thailand ranked seventh in the medal table at the fifth Asian Para Games, with 17 gold, 34 silver and 55 bronze medals, for a total of 106. China led the standings, followed by Japan and Uzbekistan.