Thai Jujitsu Athlete Wins Historic Gold at Asian Games
Thai jujitsu athlete Pook Orrapha Senatham won a historic gold medal in the women's under-63kg division at the Asian Games, defeating Philippine opponent Enrique Alexandria Luis in the final. The victory marks Thailand's first jujitsu gold at the Asian Games and brings the country's total medal count to 16. Orrapha said she had targeted only reaching the final and credited her preparation, especially after a prior loss at the 2026 Asian Beach Games, for her success.
Pook Orrapha Senatham, Thailand's national jujitsu athlete, expressed delight after securing a historic gold medal in the women's under-63kg category at the Asian Games. She advanced to the final against Enrique Alexandria Luis of the Philippines, winning a closely contested match to claim Thailand's first-ever jujitsu gold at the Games and the nation's 16th overall medal. After the bout, Orrapha said she had aimed only to reach the final, not expecting gold, especially after facing tough opponents including Asian Beach and Asian Games champions, and noted that her previous loss in the 2026 Asian Beach Games motivated her preparation. She added that this performance is her best yet after three Asian Games appearances, having previously missed a medal and won bronze, and views this gold as a successful farewell to her Asian Games career.
