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Thai Weightlifter Surodchana Khambao Secures Bronze at 20th Asian Games
Olympic medalist Surodchana Khambao earned a bronze medal in the women's 53kg weightlifting event at the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan.
On September 23, 2026, Thai weightlifter Surodchana Khambao, a bronze medalist from the 2024 Paris Olympics, competed in the women's 53kg category at the 20th Asian Games held at Fukiage Hall in Nagoya, Japan. According to Khaosod Online, Surodchana successfully lifted 95kg in the snatch and 119kg in the clean and jerk, achieving a total weight of 214kg to secure the bronze medal.
The gold medal was claimed by Kang Hyon-gyong of North Korea, who set a new Asian Games record and matched the world record in the snatch with a lift of 99kg. Surodchana had previously expressed her ambition to challenge for the gold by attempting a 127kg lift, a weight she had not previously cleared in competition, as part of her long-term goal to qualify for another Olympic Games.
For residents and visitors following Thai sports, this performance highlights the continued competitiveness of Thai athletes on the continental stage. While Surodchana has secured her place on the podium, further details regarding the full results of the competition and the specific performance metrics of other participants remain to be confirmed by official Asian Games organizers.