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Joshua Atkinson Returns Home with Asian Games Gold, Fans Greet

Thai sprinter Joshua Robert Atkinson won gold in the men's 400 meters at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, setting a personal best of 44.90 seconds. He also helped the men's 4x400 relay team break Thailand's national record, finishing fourth in Asia. Upon his return to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fans greeted him with masks bearing his likeness and Thai flags.

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Joshua Atkinson returned to Thailand after the Asian Games, fans surprised with masks and Thai flags, after making history at the 2026 Asian Games on Oct 5, 2026 at Suvarnabhumi Airport. Joshua Robert Atkinson, Thai national athletics team, returned after completing his mission at the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. In this competition, Atkinson performed excellently, winning gold in men's 400m with a time of 44.90 seconds (PB) and leading the men's 4x400m relay team to break Thailand's national record, placing fourth in Asia. For his return to Thailand, Atkinson was welcomed by the Thai athletics team led by 'Pok' Ret. Lt. Jirayu Plinarum, former national athlete, along with 'Azim' Methavee Kanhaudom, 'Tao' Theeradech Boonchit, 'Benny' Nonthanan, and 'Coach Oo' Triwadee Yongphun, amidst a warm and friendly atmosphere. Additionally, fans surprised him by wearing masks with his face and Thai flags to warmly welcome him.

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