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Thai Sprinters Advance to 100m Final at 2026 Asian Games
Thai athletes Jiraphat Khan-ont and Sukanda Phetraksa have qualified for the women's 100m final at the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya.
On September 25, 2026, at the Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium, Thai sprinters Jiraphat 'Belle' Khan-ont and Sukanda 'Thu' Phetraksa successfully advanced to the women's 100m final during the second day of athletics at the 20th Asian Games.
According to Khaosod Online, both athletes secured their spots in the final round after competing in the semi-finals. The qualification process for the final required athletes to finish in the top three of their respective heats, or to be among the two fastest runners overall, resulting in a total of eight finalists. Jiraphat notably set a new personal record during the event, highlighting the strong performance of the Thai athletics team on the international stage.
For residents and visitors in Japan, this event marks a significant moment in the ongoing Asian Games, which draw large crowds and impact local traffic and public transport near the stadium. The atmosphere in Nagoya remains highly energetic as the competition progresses.
While the athletes have confirmed their place in the final, the specific time for the medal race and the final results remain to be determined. Fans are encouraged to monitor official Asian Games updates for the exact schedule of the upcoming final heat.
