Thai sprinter Puripol Boonson has successfully advanced to the men’s 100m semi-finals at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games. He secured his spot by winning his qualifying heat in an impressive 9.95 seconds at the Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Japan.
In the women’s 100m competition, Jirapat Khanonta also made her mark by advancing to the semi-finals. She achieved this with a personal-best time of 11.45 seconds, taking first place in her heat. Another Thai sprinter, Sukanda Petraksa, followed suit by finishing third in her heat, clocking in at 11.54 seconds, which was enough to ensure her place in the next round.
The semi-finals for the women’s 100m are scheduled to take place on September 25, with the men’s semi-finals occurring later that same day. Both events are expected to showcase intense competition as athletes vie for a place in the finals.
These performances highlight the strength and potential of Thai athletes at the Asian Games, building anticipation for their upcoming races. As the competition progresses, all eyes will be on these sprinters to see if they can carry their momentum forward and achieve further success.