AIS, reinforcing its position as a leader in digital and sports content in Thailand, announces AIS PLAY’s success in officially securing the broadcasting rights for the 20th Asian Games “Aichi-Nagoya 2026” and the 5th Asian Para Games “Aichi-Nagoya 2026.”
As the Official Broadcaster on OTT Online and IPTV platforms, AIS PLAY is ready to bring Thai fans ringside to cheer for the national team directly from Japan. Every crucial moment will be delivered in Full HD with Thai commentary, encompassing live broadcasts, highlights, and reruns. Sports enthusiasts can enjoy the games anytime, anywhere, on a single application that supports all devices, perfectly catering to the streaming era. This achievement reflects the platform’s world-class potential and its role as Thailand’s ultimate, comprehensive sports content hub.
Rungtip Jarusiripipat, Head of Entertainment Department at AIS, stated: “We have continuously collaborated with the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) to connect Thai people with major sporting events featuring Thai athletes. This is another significant milestone for AIS PLAY in securing the broadcast rights for the Asian Games and Asian Para Games. We consider it an elevation of the sports viewing experience for Thais to an international level. We remain committed to ensuring that Thais can watch and cheer for our national athletes conveniently and comprehensively. The broadcasts will be of high quality, supported by our No.1 Digital Infrastructure, offering stability and crisp Full HD resolution. Broadcasting this pan-Asian sporting event not only reflects the trust placed in us by global partners but also reinforces AIS PLAY’s role as a comprehensive sports content platform and the ultimate destination for sports fans. AIS will continue to support the Thai sports industry, both domestically and internationally, to send our collective cheers to Thai athletes on every stage.”
Dr. Gongsak Yodmani, Governor of the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT), stated: “I would like to thank AIS for consistently prioritizing and supporting the Thai sports industry. Through our past collaborations, AIS has proven its professionalism in delivering high-quality broadcasts, which play a highly significant role in building awareness and popularity within the Thai sports scene. In these upcoming competitions, our Thai athletes have an 80-90 percent chance of winning medals. To allow Thai sports fans to cheer closely, we are certain that AIS will provide us with the most comprehensive broadcasting channels. This will not only boost the morale of our athletes but also open opportunities for the youth to access and watch their favorite sports, thereby creating further inspiration.”
Securing these rights firmly reinforces AIS PLAY’s image as the country’s leading sports streaming platform and reflects AIS’s dedication to elevating the sports viewing experience for Thais to an international standard.
Get ready to join in sending encouragement and cheering for the Thai national team in the 20th “Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026” and the 5th “Asian Para Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026.” Catch every important match completely and comprehensively via AIS PLAY.
