At the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, Thai sprinter Puripol Boonson demonstrated his remarkable speed by winning his qualifying heat in the men’s 100m event. His impressive time of 9.95 seconds at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Japan secured him a spot in the semi-finals, setting the stage for what promises to be an exciting continuation of the competition.
In the women’s 100m event, Thailand saw further success. Jirapat Khanonta advanced to the semi-finals after winning her heat with a personal-best time of 11.45 seconds. Joining her in the semi-finals is fellow Thai sprinter Sukanda Petraksa, who finished third in her heat with a time of 11.54 seconds. These performances underscore the strength and potential of Thai athletes in track events at this year’s Asian Games.
The women’s 100m semi-finals are scheduled to take place on September 25, with the men’s semi-finals following later the same day. As the competition progresses, anticipation builds for the Thai athletes who have shown strong performances thus far. Their advancement marks a significant achievement for Thailand in the realm of athletics, highlighting the country’s growing prowess in sprint events on the international stage.