Thai Fencer Wins Silver at Asian Para Games 2026
Thai wheelchair fencer Saisunee Jana won a silver medal in the women’s foil class B at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Japan after losing the final to a Chinese opponent. She had earlier defeated another Chinese fencer 15‑1 in the semifinals. Thai teammates also earned medals, with Wisit Khingmanao taking bronze in men’s foil and Khwanrada Puangjitja securing silver in taekwondo.
Saisunee Jana fought hard but ultimately fell to a Chinese rival, securing the silver medal in the women’s foil wheelchair fencing class B at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Nagoya, Japan. After a dominant 15‑1 victory over China’s Zhou Jingjing in the semifinals, she faced another Chinese fencer, Kang Su, in the final. Starting the bout behind 3‑13, Saisunee mounted a comeback but narrowly lost 10‑15, earning the silver. In the men’s foil class B, Thailand’s Wisit Khingmanao was defeated 8‑15 by a Chinese opponent in the semifinals, claiming the bronze medal. Meanwhile, in taekwondo, Khwanrada Puangjitja advanced to the women’s under‑47 kg K44 final before losing 0‑2 to Iran’s Ilar Jami, also taking home a silver medal.
