BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand’s Paralympic athletes are set to receive at least 135 million baht in cash rewards for their medal-winning performances at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. The National Sports Development Fund recently announced the payouts, including 43.2 million baht for six gold medals, 52.8 million baht for 11 silver, and 39 million baht for 13 bronze.
The country’s athletes secured 30 medals, placing Thailand 21st in the overall standings. Thai wheelchair fencer Saysunee Jana, who won three gold medals and one bronze, will receive 24.6 million baht for her achievements in the foil, sabre, and epee categories.
The achievement has been Thailand’s best performance in Paralympic history, surpassing the six gold, silver, and bronze medals won at the 2016 Rio Games. China topped the medal table, followed by Great Britain and the United States.
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra praised the athletes for their hard work and dedication, expressing pride in their achievements and optimism for the future of Thai Paralympic sports. (NNT)
