Thai Youth Fencers Win Gold at Asian Cadet Cup Taipei
Thai youth fencer Worgkorn Noppornpornhom claimed gold at the Asian Cadet Cup in Taipei, defeating the top seed 15-9 in the individual final. The achievement marks Thailand's first individual medal at the competition since 2568.
Thailand's youth national fencing team, including athletes Supakorn Chainakaentr (Niew), Worgkorn Noppornpornhom (Ang Pao), Chayut Podthong (Nai), and Thrit Champang (Puen), competed in the Asian Cadet Cup Taipei 2026 from July 31 to August 2 in Taipei. Worgkorn Noppornpornhom won gold in the individual final, defeating the tournament's top-seeded host athlete 15-9. Nine claimed bronze in the semifinals after an internal matchup, while Ang Pao also earned bronze, losing to the host athlete 15-6 in the semifinals. Puen finished fifth after falling in the quarterfinals. Officials commended all athletes for their outstanding performance, noting this is the first individual gold medal the team has secured since 2568, following their previous team gold achievement.
