Here are some key facts about the event which over the years has seen many future Paralympians get their start.

Four sports will dazzle

Athletics, boccia, powerlifting and table tennis will all feature on the programme of Nakhon Ratchasima 2024. Thai sepak takraw – an impressively high-energy game that sees players complete overhead kicks – also known as ‘kick volleyball’ – will be a demonstration sport.

Sport breakdown

Athletics has attracted the biggest numbers to Thailand as one of the most established World Abilitysport Youth Games sports. A total of 138 entries have been received with table tennis – also a youth Games mainstay – receiving 66 entries. Boccia and powerlifting have each received nearly 40 entries.

Next generation

A total of 138 athletes have been classified since Sunday, a key draw for the Games and especially young athletes aged under 23. The youth Games come after the Paralympic Games in Paris and four years before LA 2028, giving participants the chance to get on their dream pathway.

Boccia’s debut

The hugely popular game of skill and strategy, boccia, will make its World Abilitysport Games debut. Boccia includes athletes with high support needs and is governed by World Boccia.

Games debuts

Bangladesh will make their youth Games debut in Nakhon Ratchasima. They will contest medals in table tennis.

The 2024 World Abilitysport Youth Games open on 3 December. Boccia is the first sport to get underway on the same day, with all other sports taking place from 4-6 December. Results will be published at the end of each day on the Nakhon Ratchasima 2024 Youth Games website as well as coverage on Instagram and Facebook.

Türkiye has been announced as the host of next edition in 2026 and a flag handover will take place at the Closing Ceremony.