Bangkok: Bew Puripol Boonsorn, a prominent figure in the Thai athletics team, is setting his sights on gold in the upcoming Asian Games, specifically targeting a personal best of 9.8 seconds in the 100-meter race. With China and Japan as key rivals, Bew is determined to make a strong impression on the international stage.
According to Thai News Agency, Police Major General Naphanwut Liamsanguan, Vice President of the Athletics Association of Thailand, has emphasized the readiness of the Thai national athletics team for the 20th Asian Games 'Aichi-Nagoya 2026'. Scheduled from September 19th to October 4th, 2026, in Nagoya, Japan, the event is supported by the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) and the National Sports Development Fund. The team's recent training camp and competition in Prague, Czech Republic, have prepared them well, and they are now back in Thailand for final preparations. With athletes like Bew Boonsorn, who recently broke the 10-second barrier in the men's 100-meter race, the team is optimistic about securing at least one gold medal in the short-distance events.
Coach Gentry Bradley, the American head coach of the Thai athletics team, emphasized the importance of rigorous training to surpass their competitors. She also highlighted the need to avoid injuries, especially for Bew Boonsorn, who has faced such challenges in the past. Careful measures are being taken to ensure all athletes remain in peak condition.
Bew Boonsorn, the national record holder in the men's 100m and 200m races, expressed his eagerness for the Asian Games. Having waited for this moment, he aims to surpass his previous performances and possibly achieve a personal best of 9.8 seconds. Despite acknowledging the strong competition from other countries, he remains focused on his goal without placing undue pressure on himself. He is confident that the intensified final training stages will enhance his chances of clinching a gold medal.