Thai National Athlete Joshua Atkinson Departs for Australia to Prepare for 2027 Competitions
Thai national track and field athlete Joshua Atkinson has returned to Australia to begin intensive training for four major upcoming international tournaments.
On the evening of October 23, 2026, Thai national track and field athlete Joshua Atkinson departed from Suvarnabhumi Airport to return to Australia. Representatives from the Athletics Association of Thailand, including coach Pol. Lt. Col. Lapasporn Kitban and former national athlete Sgt. Maj. Saharat Samma-yan, were present to see him off.
Atkinson is heading back to Australia to focus on his training regimen in preparation for four significant upcoming events: the World Athletics Championships, the 34th SEA Games in Malaysia (2027), the 2027 Asian Athletics Championships in China, and the 2027 Asian Relays Athletics Championships in India. The departure was marked by a warm send-off from fans and supporters at the airport.
For residents and followers of Thai sports, this move highlights the strategic preparation of the national team as they look toward a busy 2027 calendar. Atkinson expressed his gratitude to the Athletics Association of Thailand for their ongoing support. While his training schedule in Australia is set, specific details regarding his exact training base or potential interim appearances before these major championships remain to be confirmed by the association.
