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Thai Swimmers Compete at 2026 Asian Games in Tokyo
Thai national swimmers Sky Kingpayom Sharples and Mia Millar competed at the 2026 Asian Games in Tokyo, with mixed results in their respective qualifying heats.
On September 22, 2026, at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre in Japan, Thai national swimmers participated in various events during the 2026 Asian Games. According to Khaosod Online Thailand, Sky Kingpayom Sharples, son of actress Metinee Kingpayom, competed in the men’s 400-meter individual medley. He finished 8th in his qualifying heat with a time of 4:29.97 minutes, failing to advance to the medal round.
In the women’s 200-meter backstroke, Thai-New Zealand swimmer Mia Millar also took to the pool. She finished 4th in her qualifying heat with a time of 2:16.69 minutes.
For residents and visitors following the games, these results highlight the ongoing performance of the Thai national team on the international stage. While Sky’s journey in the 400-meter medley has concluded, the status of Mia Millar’s progression to the final rounds remains a point of interest for supporters. As the Asian Games continue, fans are encouraged to monitor official event schedules and updates from the Tokyo Aquatics Centre to track the progress of Thai athletes in subsequent heats and finals. No further details regarding the specific advancement criteria for the women's 200-meter backstroke were provided in the initial report.