Thai wheelchair racers win gold with world and Asian Para Games records
AICHI-NAGOYA, Japan — 20 October 2026, Thai wheelchair racers Athiwat Paeng-Nuea and Chaiwat Rattana struck gold at the 2026 Asian Para Games, with Athiwat matching the world record in the men’s 100m T54 and Chaiwat setting a new Asian Para Games record in the men’s 100m T33/T34.
Athiwat delivered a dominant performance in the men’s 100m T54 wheelchair racing event, leaving his rivals behind to cross the finish line first in 13.49 seconds. His time equalled the world record, securing another major achievement for the Thai para-athletics team at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Games in Japan.
Chaiwat followed with an equally impressive victory in the men’s 100m T33/T34, finishing first in 14.84 seconds. His performance broke the Asian Para Games record and earned Thailand’s para-athletes their eighth gold medal of the competition.
The two victories highlighted Thailand’s strength in wheelchair racing as the country’s athletes continued their campaign at the fifth Asian Para Games.
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