Kingdom seal 7th overall title

Thai para athletes ruled the 13th Asean Para Games, finishing on top of the medal table as the regional tournament concluded with a colourful closing ceremony at His Majesty the King’s 80th Birthday Anniversary Stadium in Nakhon Ratchasima last night.

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Thailand players celebrate after winning the football CP gold medal.

The Thai contingent dominated the medal standings from the first day of action and were never threatened by their Asean rivals as they amassed 175 gold, 155 silver and 158 bronze medals to claim their seventh overall title — the most among the Asean member nations.

Indonesia, who were overall champions in the last three editions, finished in second place with 135 gold, 144 silver and 114 bronze medals. They won the overall title four times. Malaysia, who will host the 2027 edition, finished with 64 gold, 64 silver and 73 bronze medals. They won the overall title in the inaugural edition held on their home soil in 2001.

The Philippines came in fourth place, with 45 gold, 37 silver and 52 bronze medals and Vietnam rounded off the top five with 38 gold, 48 silver and 58 bronze medals.

The seven-day tournament featured 19 sports and offered 493 gold medals.