Thai Mixed Relay Team Wins Silver at Asian Games 2026
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The Thai mixed relay team said they were proud after winning a silver medal at the 2026 Asian Games and breaking the national record. The team—Fighter Natthawut Iam-udom, Nan Supanich Phuklot, Beau Phuripol Boonsorn, and Bell Jirapatch Khanontra—ran an impressive race, finishing second in 40.87 seconds, the best time of the season and a new Thai record. After the race, Natthawut said, 'First of all, all four of us are very proud of ourselves; the time we recorded is our best and it breaks the national record. Regarding any changes to the baton exchange, we’ll have to wait and see, as we each compete in back‑to‑back events.' Jirapatch added, 'I’m proud of what I did. Although Chinese runners pressed us at the finish line, we gave our best and will return to train harder.' Supanich noted, 'This is my second silver medal in this competition; I feel extremely proud and thank all Thais for their encouragement, my teammates, and the younger athletes.' Phuripol concluded, 'I’m happy and proud to have earned this medal. I felt fully prepared, gave my best, and want to thank my parents, the association president, the Athletics Association of Thailand, and Coach G for their constant support. Running on the curves felt a bit unusual, but we performed well. Even though I didn’t run in the qualifiers, we had trained together. Running nine laps in this event was the most I’ve ever done; I’m amazed at my endurance, my strength has increased, and I feel confident—though it was exhausting.'
