{
  "id": 16301365,
  "title": "Thailand wins 19 golds, finishes seventh at 2026 Asian Para Games",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/thailand-wins-19-golds-finishes-seventh-at-2026-asian-para-games",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-24T08:31:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Khaosod English",
    "slug": "khaosod-english",
    "url": "https://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/sports/2026/10/24/thailand-wins-19-golds-finishes-seventh-at-2026-asian-para-games/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Thailand secured seventh place overall at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Nagoya, Japan, with 19 gold, 40 silver, and 66 bronze medals. This performance topped Southeast Asian nations at the continental competition, which concluded on Saturday. Despite falling short of its target of 27 gold medals, Thailand's athletes demonstrated remarkable determination, with more than 70% winning medals. Notable achievements included wheelchair racer Athiwat Paengnuea equaling the world record in the men’s 100 metres T54 event, and boccia athlete Wisanu Huadpradit winning his fifth consecutive Asian Para Games gold. Young swimmer Nithikorn Jiamphiriyakul also made a significant impact by winning two gold, two silver, and one bronze medal.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Economic Times",
        "title": "Mona Agarwal wins second gold of Asian Para Games",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/mona-agarwal-wins-second-gold-of-asian-para-games",
        "published": "2026-10-23T06:07:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "India script history with best-ever finish and record 114 medals at Asian Para Games",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/india-script-history-with-best-ever-finish-and-record-114-medals-at",
        "published": "2026-10-24T06:37:55.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Antara News Indonesia",
        "title": "Indonesia wins 15th gold as Boccia team beats Thailand at Para Games",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/indonesia-wins-15th-gold-as-boccia-team-beats-thailand-at-para-games",
        "published": "2026-10-24T10:34:18.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}