Nagoya:Pongsakorn Paeyo leads the Thai 4x100m mixed relay team, with teammates Suneephorn Thanomwong, Sasirawan Intachoti, and Amorntep Pholpanna, as they compete for a gold medal at the 5th Asian Para Games in Japan. This event, known as the Universal Mixed Relay, unites para-athletes from various disability classes into one team.
According to Thai News Agency, the Thai national para-athletes are participating in the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games, taking place from October 18-24, 2026. The Thai contingent, composed of 265 athletes across 18 sports, is focused on winning at least 27 gold medals, matching their previous achievements.
The mixed relay team is comprised of several accomplished athletes. Suneephorn Thanomwong, a T11 class athlete and five-time ASEAN Para Games 2025 gold medalist, will run the first leg with the guidance of Chaiwat Thongjamroon. Sasirawan Intachoti, a T47 class athlete and 2024 Paralympics bronze medalist, will take the second leg. Amorntep Pholpanna, who has two ASEAN Para Games 2025 gold medals, will run the third leg. Finally, Pongsakorn Paeyo, a T53 class wheelchair racer and 2024 Paralympics gold medalist, will complete the team.
The team is training intensively, focusing on technical aspects such as starting rhythm and coordination to ensure a smooth race. Their goal is to secure a gold medal under the guidance of their coaching staff.
In addition to the relay team, the Cerebral Palsy Sports Association of Thailand is fielding athletes in boccia, swimming, and athletics, with Chaiwat Rattana standing out as a key contender in wheelchair racing. Rattana, a T34 class athlete and 2024 Paralympics gold medalist, aims to win gold in the 100-meter and 800-meter events.
The Intellectually Disabled Sports Association of Thailand is also participating in three sports athletics, swimming, and table tennis, with athletes striving to achieve the best results for their country.