Thai Youth Athletes Depart for Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games
The Athletics Association of Thailand has sent two young athletes to compete in the Youth Olympic Games 2026 in Senegal.
On November 3, 2026, the Athletics Association of Thailand officially dispatched two youth athletes to represent the nation at the Youth Olympic Games 2026, held in Dakar, Senegal. The delegation departed from Suvarnabhumi Airport to participate in the international event, which runs from October 31 to November 13, 2026. The two athletes selected to compete are Thanakorn 'Frame' Daengmanee, who will participate in the pole vault, and Pichayapa 'Baibua' Sook-uea, who will compete in the 400-meter sprint. For residents and sports enthusiasts in Thailand, this participation highlights the country's ongoing commitment to developing young talent on the global stage. While the athletes have successfully arrived to begin their competition schedule, the final results and medal standings for these specific events remain to be confirmed as the games progress through mid-November. This event serves as a significant milestone for the young competitors as they gain experience in a high-level international environment.
