Thai athletes made a strong showing in the athletics events at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, with sprinter Puripol Boonson leading the charge by qualifying for the men’s 100m semi-finals. Boonson clinched victory in his qualifying heat, clocking an impressive time of 9.95 seconds at the Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Japan.
On the women’s side, Jirapat Khanonta excelled by advancing to the semi-finals in the 100m race. She achieved a personal-best time of 11.45 seconds to win her heat, demonstrating her competitive prowess. Joining her in the next round is fellow Thai sprinter Sukanda Petraksa, who secured her semi-final spot by finishing third in her heat with a time of 11.54 seconds.
The women’s 100m semi-finals are set to take place on September 25, followed by the men’s semi-finals later that day. These promising performances by the Thai sprinters highlight their potential to make a significant impact in the upcoming races.