BANGKOK, Thailand – Minister of Tourism and Sports Surasak Phancharoenworakul encourages Thai sports fans to support the national para-athlete team at the 5th Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The Minister attended the opening ceremony at Paloma Mizuho Stadium on October 18, 2026, where he was joined by Permanent Secretary for Tourism and Sports Natthriya Thaweevong, Sports Authority of Thailand Governor Prodpran Samanmit, and other officials. The event featured a vibrant parade of nations, with Thai athletes receiving enthusiastic applause as they entered.
Surasak described the ceremony as memorable and expressed pride in seeing Thai para-athletes represent the country at the continental level. He noted that the attendance of senior sports officials reflects their commitment to supporting and encouraging the athletes throughout the competition. The Minister also invited fans nationwide to follow the competitions, offer encouragement, and support the athletes as they compete for medals in the Asian Para Games. (NNT)
