Thailand BMX Team Eyes 1-2 Medals at Asian Games
Thailand's BMX team aims for 1-2 medals at the 2026 Asian Games after winning eight medals at a June Indonesian supercross event, though coaches identified tactical race errors to fix before the Asian Championship qualifier in Malaysia.
General Detha Hemkrasri, vice president of the Asian Cycling Confederation and president of the Thai Cycling Association, praised the Thai BMX racing team's performance at Indonesia's international Banyuwangi Supercross event on June 27-28, where they won 2 gold, 5 silver, and 1 bronze medal. This competition served as a warm-up for two major upcoming events: the 2026 Asian BMX Championship in Nilai, Malaysia (August 6-8) and the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan.
Coaches Harvey Creps analyzed the Indonesian riders' improved performance compared to last year's SEA Games, noting they remain competitive but Thai riders Gomet and Buddhapoom still maintain advantages in speed and technique. The losses in Indonesia were attributed to split-second decisions during races that last under one minute. Creps will address these tactical errors before the upcoming championships.
For the women's team, Creps acknowledged Indonesian riders are slightly ahead but confirmed there is sufficient time to improve before the Asian Championship and Asian Games. The Asian Championship will also serve as a qualifying event for the 2028 Olympics. Thailand's men's team faces competition from Japan, Indonesia, and the Philippines, while the women's team will compete against Japan, China, and Indonesia. The team's goal remains 1-2 medals from the Asian Games men's category, with the women targeting a top-5 finish.
