The athletics competition at the 13th ASEAN Para Games concluded with a masterful masterclass by “Ying” Suneporn Thanomwong. The 37-year-old T11 class visually impaired sprinter was in scorching form, sweeping 5 gold medals and obliterating the ASEAN records in every single event she entered.
Suneporn opened her campaign with gold in the 100m, clocking 12.78 seconds. She followed that up with gold in the 200m (26.63 seconds), 400m (1:01.16 minutes), 800m (2:39.17 minutes), and capped off her spectacular run with a gold in the Universal Relay (Mixed), anchoring the team to a time of 47.21 seconds. Every single one of these performances set a new ASEAN Para Games record.
This historic achievement reflects not only her supreme individual athletic prowess but also her seamless synergy with her trusted guide runner. Running side-by-side, perfectly synchronized step-for-step under the intense pressure of international competition, they formed an unbeatable partnership. Her 5-gold haul established her as one of the definitive highlights of the entire Thai para contingent.
Simultaneously, this success is the direct result of the unwavering support from the Sports Authority of Thailand, which actively champions athletes through training camps, sports science, and rigorous international preparation, as well as the dedicated backing of all involved personnel.
These 5 gold medals are not merely the triumph of one athlete; they are the ultimate reflection of powerful collaboration and robust support, ready to forge a new chapter of dreams for the future of Thai para-sports.
