Thailand Wins 4x100m Relay Bronze After China Protest at Asian Games
Thailand claimed the men's 4x100m relay bronze medal at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya after successfully protesting China's baton handoff went out of bounds. The official ruling is still pending, with potential medal reshuffles if th
Taiwan's men's 4x100-meter relay team reclaimed the bronze medal at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya 2026 following a protest. Thailand's team—consisting of Nattawat Eiamuddom, Sarorat Dabbing, Chayut Kongprasit, and Phuripol Bunsaon—finished fourth with a time of 38.49 seconds. China won gold at 38.17 seconds, Taiwan took silver at 38.32 seconds, and South Korea earned bronze at 38.43 seconds.
After the race concluded, a protest flag was raised and results were changed to award Thailand the bronze medal. Field reporters confirmed with athletics federation representatives that Thailand's team protested China for sending the baton out of bounds during Zheng Kele's handoff to Wang Zhengjia on the third leg. If the protest is upheld, Taiwan will be awarded gold, South Korea will drop to silver, and Thailand will retain bronze.
Race organizers have cancelled all post-race press conferences for the 4x100-meter competitors pending the official ruling. South Korea's team was disqualified in the qualifying round for the same infraction but filed an appeal and was permitted to compete in the final.
