Thai Para Fencer Sai Sunya Targets 2028 Paralympic Gold
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Thai wheelchair fencer Sai Sunya Jana, 52, recently secured two gold medals at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Japan, though she missed out on defending her epee title — her strongest weapon — after losing to a South Korean rival and taking silver. "The Asian Para Games surpassed my target," she said. "I entered nine events aiming for nine medals, and most importantly wanted to defend my champion title. Last time I got one gold; this time two, so I broke through." She admitted deep disappointment at losing the epee final but said she reset her mindset for the team events and ultimately claimed more gold.
Her next mission is the 2028 Paralympics in Los Angeles. "I won't say I must win three golds — that's extremely difficult. The Asian Games taught me that fixating on 'I must win' creates pressure that derails focus. My only goal is a gold medal, but first I have to qualify."
On prize money, she advised younger athletes: "It looks like a lot, but it's not if you don't save and plan. I split every payout three ways: for family, for loved ones, and most importantly for myself — because we never know if the next competition will bring earnings."
She also appealed to the government, the Sports Authority of Thailand, and the National Sports Development Fund for continuous training-camp support over the next two years to accumulate qualifying points, and for increased prize money for para-athletes who have proven they compete for the nation with full commitment.
