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Thai Mixed Doubles Pair Advances to Quarterfinals at 2026 BWF World Championships
Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Supissara Paewsampran secured a hard-fought victory against Japan to reach the final eight in New Delhi.
On August 20, 2026, the Thai mixed doubles badminton duo of Dechapol 'Bas' Puavaranukroh and Supissara 'Fame' Paewsampran successfully advanced to the quarterfinals of the BWF World Championships 2026, currently being held in New Delhi, India.
According to Khaosod Online Thailand, the world number four pair faced a challenging match in the round of 16 against Japan’s Yuichi Shimogami and Sayaka Hobara, ranked 16th globally. The Thai pair dropped the first game 17-21 but demonstrated resilience by rallying to win the subsequent two games 21-12 and 21-17. This comeback victory secures their spot in the next stage of the tournament.
For residents and visitors following Thai sports, this performance highlights the continued competitiveness of Thai athletes on the global stage. The pair is now set to face the French duo of Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue, currently ranked fifth in the world, in the upcoming round.
While the victory confirms their progression to the final eight, the outcome of their next match against the French pair remains to be determined. Fans of the sport will be watching closely to see if the Thai duo can maintain their momentum in the pursuit of a world title.