At the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, Thai sprinter Puripol Boonson made a strong impression by securing his spot in the men’s 100m semi-finals. Competing at the Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Japan, Boonson won his qualifying heat with an impressive time of 9.95 seconds, highlighting his potential as a standout contender in the competition.
In the women’s 100m category, Thailand continued to showcase its sprinting prowess. Jirapat Khanonta advanced to the semi-finals by winning her heat with a personal-best time of 11.45 seconds. Adding to the nation’s success, Sukanda Petraksa also qualified for the semi-finals, finishing third in her heat with a time of 11.54 seconds.
The upcoming semi-finals promise to be an exciting event, with the women’s 100m taking place on September 25, followed by the men’s semi-finals later the same day. As these athletes prepare to compete, their recent performances have set high expectations for what they might achieve.