Thailand Leads Southeast Asia in 2026 Asian Games Medal Standings

Southeast Asian countries delivered a strong and competitive performance at the 2026 Asian Games, with Thailand emerging as the region’s leading nation in the final medal standings. The Games, held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, concluded with Thailand finishing seventh overall after collecting an impressive 52 medals.

Thailand won 18 gold, 13 silver, and 21 bronze medals. Its 18 gold medals placed it comfortably ahead of the other Southeast Asian nations and highlighted the depth of its sporting talent. Thailand’s success was particularly notable in athletics, where its athletes produced several outstanding performances.

Malaysia finished second among Southeast Asian countries and 11th overall, earning nine gold, seven silver, and 16 bronze medals for a total of 32. Malaysia maintained a balanced medal performance across several sports and remained one of the region’s most successful delegations.

Indonesia followed in 15th place overall with five gold, 11 silver, and 23 bronze medals. Its total of 39 medals was the second-highest among Southeast Asian countries, demonstrating a strong overall medal haul despite winning fewer gold medals than Malaysia.

The Philippines ranked 17th overall, securing four gold, nine silver, and 16 bronze medals for 29 medals. The country’s performance placed it fourth among Southeast Asian nations. Vietnam followed in 19th place with three gold, three silver, and 19 bronze medals, giving it 25 medals overall.

Singapore finished 21st overall with two gold, nine silver, and seven bronze medals. Although Singapore won only two gold medals, its nine silver medals demonstrated its competitiveness across a number of events.

Myanmar ranked 24th overall after winning two gold, one silver, and two bronze medals, for five medals in total. Cambodia finished 35th with four bronze medals and no gold or silver medals.

At the bottom of the Southeast Asian standings, Brunei and Laos each collected one bronze medal. Both nations finished 37th overall according to the standings provided.

Overall, the 2026 Asian Games highlighted the growing competitiveness of Southeast Asian sport. Thailand’s leading position was the standout achievement, while Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam also produced substantial medal totals.

The performances across the region demonstrated the continued development and diversity of sporting talent in Southeast Asia.