Thailand Secures 28 Medals at Sanya Beach Games 2026

Thailand concluded the Asian Beach Games 2026 in Sanya, China, securing second place in the medal standings with a total of 28 medals. The Thai women's beach handball team clinched a bronze, marking the nation’s final medal, bringing the games to a triumphant close. In recognition of the athletes' achievements, the Thai government has announced reward bonuses totaling over THB32 million.

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The event in Sanya, Hainan province, is the region's largest beach and water sports competition. Thailand's strong performance kept it among Asia's top teams, finishing with 10 golds, 9 silvers, and 9 bronzes. China topped the table with 55 medals, including 24 golds, while Iran secured the third spot, led by 9 gold medals.

The final day's highlight was Thailand’s beach handball team defeating Turkmenistan 2-0, adding another medal and capping off a successful campaign. The Thai government will reward athletes and coaching staff through various sports organizations, with bonuses now exceeding THB32.9325 million.

Prominent contributions came from several associations:

• Athletic Association of Thailand: 3 gold, 1 silver

• Thailand Aquatics Association: 1 bronze

• Teqball Association of Thailand: 3 gold

• Ju-Jitsu Association of Thailand: 1 bronze

• Rowing & Canoeing Association of Thailand: 1 gold, 4 silver, 1 bronze

• Yacht Racing Association of Thailand: 2 gold, 3 silver, 1 bronze

• Windsurfing Association of Thailand: 1 bronze

• Thailand Volleyball Association: 1 gold, 1 bronze

• Basketball Sport Association of Thailand: 1 silver, 1 bronze

• Handball Association of Thailand: 1 bronze

The closing ceremony in the picturesque city of Sanya will be a vibrant spectacle, broadcast live at 7 pm Thailand time. Viewers can watch on Digital TV's T Sports 7 or via the TrueID app.

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