Thai Olympic Chief Praises Asian Games Success, Honors Sprinter Biew
Thailand's delegation finished the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya with 18 gold, 13 silver and 21 bronze medals, ranking seventh overall and first among ASEAN nations. Thai Olympic Committee president Assistant Professor Pimon Sriwikrom praised the athletes' progress, highlighted new records in badminton, table tennis and jujutsu, and congratulated sprinter Phuripat Bunson ('Biew') on capturing the MVP award.
Following the Thai national team's excellent performance at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, where they secured 18 gold, 13 silver and 21 bronze medals — placing seventh overall and first among ASEAN countries — Assistant Professor Pimon Sriwikrom, president of the Thai Olympic Committee, said he felt proud and delighted. He recalled that at the 2022 Asian Games in China Thailand won 12 gold medals, had aimed for 15 this time but exceeded expectations with 18 golds, and thanked every athlete, sports association and all parties who contributed to the result. Pimon added that beyond the 18 gold medals, many sports set new records, demonstrating progress and development. He cited badminton, which earned its first-ever men's singles gold, table tennis, which showed improved performance, and jujutsu, which also won gold. Even newly introduced sports produced solid results, even when they did not reach the podium, and he urged all sports associations to keep building on their achievements. Pimon also praised 'Biew' — Phuripat Bunson, the sprint star who broke the men's 100‑metre and 200‑metre records — for winning the MVP award, saying it was an honor for the athlete and the committee, and a source of pride for the nation.
