Thai Mixed Doubles Pair Advances to Round of 16 at 2026 BWF World Championships

On August 19, 2026, the Thai mixed doubles badminton pair of Dechapol 'Bas' Puavaranukroh and Supissara 'Fame' Paewsampran successfully advanced to the Round of 16 at the BWF World Championships held in New Delhi, India.

According to a report by Khaosod Online Thailand, the world number 4 duo faced a challenging match against Spain’s Ruben Garcia and Lucia Rodriguez, ranked 44th globally. The Thai pair dropped the first game 14-21 but demonstrated resilience by winning the subsequent two games 21-11 and 21-15. This victory marks their progression to the next stage of the tournament.

For residents and visitors following Thai sports, this result highlights the continued competitiveness of Thai athletes on the global stage. The pair is now set to face Japan’s Yuichi Shimogami and Sayaka Hobara in the upcoming round. While the Thai duo has secured their spot in the top 16, the outcome of their next match remains to be seen as they continue their pursuit of the world title. Fans of the sport should monitor official BWF updates for the exact scheduling of their next appearance in New Delhi.