{
  "id": 39218,
  "title": "Thailand names 282-athlete squad for Asian Para Games, targets 24 gold medals",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/thailand-names-282-athlete-squad-for-asian-para-games-targets-24-gold",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-02T09:35:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Khaosod English",
    "slug": "khaosod-english",
    "url": "https://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/sports/2026/08/02/thailand-names-282-athlete-squad-for-asian-para-games-targets-24-gold-medals/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Thailand has announced a team of 282 athletes for the upcoming 5th Asian Para Games, set to take place in Nagoya and Aichi Prefecture from October 18-24, 2026. The nation aims to secure 24 gold medals, a target jointly decided upon by sports associations. The Games will feature 18 sports, including archery, athletics, badminton, and wheelchair basketball, among others. The Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) and Paralympic Committee of Thailand, along with four national disability sports associations, have finalized preparations for the event. Thailand's gold medal target is expected to be primarily achieved by the Sports Association for the Disabled of Thailand, which aims for 17 gold medals, including six from wheelchair racing and five from table tennis. The Cerebral Palsy Sports Association targets five golds, while the Thailand Association of the Blind aims for two golds in athletics.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}