Thai sprinter Puripol Boonson has made significant strides at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games by qualifying for the men’s 100m semi-finals. He recorded an impressive time of 9.95 seconds in winning his qualifying heat at the Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Japan.
On the women’s side, Jirapat Khanonta also advanced to the 100m semi-finals, achieving a personal-best time of 11.45 seconds to win her heat. Another Thai athlete, Sukanda Petraksa, secured her place in the semi-finals by finishing third in her heat with a time of 11.54 seconds.
The competition remains fierce as the women’s 100m semi-finals are set to take place on September 25, with the men’s semi-finals scheduled for later the same day. The athletes aim to continue their strong performances and advance further in the prestigious event.