Thailand rise to fifth with 3 Asian Games golds on September 20

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2026
Thailand rise to fifth with 3 Asian Games golds on September 20

Thailand took three teqball golds and a karate silver at the 2026 Asian Games, with a women's volleyball semi-final against China next on September 21.

  • Thailand rose to fifth place in the Asian Games medal standings on September 20.
  • The country's ranking was boosted by winning three gold medals and one silver medal on that day.
  • All three of Thailand's gold medals were won in the sport of teqball.
  • The team also secured a silver medal in the women's kumite over-68kg division of karate.

Thailand climbed to fifth in the medal standings at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi–Nagoya, Japan, after winning three gold medals and one silver on September 20, 2026.

Teqball supplied all three Thai golds, while karate contributed silver, giving Thailand four medals with no bronze in the September 20 standings.

Thailand rise to fifth with 3 Asian Games golds on September 20
 

Suphawadi wins two titles as Thailand take three teqball golds

Suphawadi Wongkhamchan won gold in both mixed and women’s doubles, contributing to Thailand’s three teqball doubles titles.

Suphawadi partnered Phakpong Dejaroen to win the mixed doubles event and joined Jutatip Kuntatong to take the women’s doubles crown.

Sorrasak Thaosiri and Jirati Chanliang secured Thailand’s men’s doubles gold.

Maneewan Butsuwan added Thailand’s silver medal in karate’s women’s kumite over-68kg division.

Thailand rise to fifth with 3 Asian Games golds on September 20
 

China leads September 20 medal table with 11 golds

China topped the September 20 standings with 11 golds, six silvers and three bronzes. Hosts Japan were second with six golds, ahead of South Korea and Kazakhstan, who each had four.

Thailand occupied fifth place with three golds and one silver.

Thailand rise to fifth with 3 Asian Games golds on September 20

Thailand rise to fifth with 3 Asian Games golds on September 20

Thailand–China volleyball semi-final features in September 21 programme

Thailand’s women’s volleyball team are listed to face China in the semi-finals at 2pm on Monday, September 21, 2026. The schedule also includes Thai appearances in badminton, boxing, beach volleyball and women’s football.

Thailand rise to fifth with 3 Asian Games golds on September 20