Nan Province Celebrates Asian Games Medalists
Nan province held a celebratory parade for two Thai national athletes who secured three silver medals at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan.
Residents of Nan province recently organized a celebratory parade and welcome ceremony for two local athletes, Petty Officer Natawat Iamudom and Petty Officer Supanich Poolkerd, following their successful performance at the 20th Asian Games held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
Supanich Poolkerd earned two silver medals in the women’s 4×100 meter relay and the mixed 4×100 meter relay. Natawat Iamudom contributed to the medal count by securing a silver medal in the mixed 4×100 meter relay. In total, the two athletes brought home three silver medals for Thailand. The provincial governor, Chaiyanarong Wongyai, participated in the event to honor their achievements and represent the community's pride.
For residents and visitors, such events highlight the growing prominence of regional athletes on the international stage and often lead to temporary road closures or increased local festivities in the city center. While the parade has concluded, the long-term impact of these achievements on local sports infrastructure development in Nan remains to be seen. Travelers visiting the region should be aware that local celebrations of this nature can occasionally affect traffic flow in the provincial capital. No further official announcements regarding additional public honors for the athletes have been confirmed at this time.
