Saisunee has done it, unlocking her first gold at the 2026 Asian Para Games by capturing the wheelchair fencing gold medal.
On 23 October 2026, the 5th Asian Para Games (Aichi–Nagoya 2026) are just one day away from officially closing, with the Thai para-athlete team continuing to compete strongly for gold medals on the fifth day.
At Nagoya City Inae Sports Center in Japan, the wheelchair fencing women's sabre individual Category B final took place. Veteran Thai national team member Saisunee Jana, 52 years old, was contending for her first gold medal at the 2026 Asian Para Games.
Previously, Saisunee Jana, a six-time world champion with five Paralympic gold medals and three Asian Para Games golds, had only earned three silver and three bronze medals at the 2026 Asian Para Games.
But today, Saisunee Jana broke through to win her first gold medal at the 2026 Asian Para Games after defeating Ao Lanzhu of China 15-3 in the final, giving the Thai para-athlete team its 18th gold medal at this competition.