Asian Games 2026: Puripol Boonson sets 100m record

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The 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, have seen significant athletic achievements and organizational challenges. In track and field, Thai sprinter Puripol Boonson made history by winning the men's 100m gold medal with a record-breaking time of 9.90 seconds, after also setting a Games record of 9.91 seconds in the semifinals. In women's athletics, Chen Yujie secured gold in the 100m with a record time of 11.06 seconds.

In basketball, the South Korean women's team claimed the gold medal by defeating Japan 75-70, marking their first title in the sport since 2014. The South Korean men's team also secured gold earlier in the tournament. In other sports, 11-year-old Yuki Kurihara became the youngest medalist in Asian Games history by winning gold in Puyo Puyo eSports. Additionally, Kazuki Yamashita won the men's marathon gold for Japan.

Despite these successes, the organizing committee has faced criticism regarding logistics. Officials expressed dissatisfaction with ticket sales for several events and apologized for issues involving athlete accommodation and transportation. Some teams reported difficulties with housing and inconsistent shuttle services.

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[○ 1 SOURCE] 11-year-old Yuki Kurihara became the youngest medalist at the Asian Games by reaching the semi-finals in Puyo Puyo eSports. hochi.news
[● 2 SOURCES] Japan's delegation chief Kosei Inoue addressed complaints from overseas media regarding athlete accommodation and food. www.ltsports.com.tw
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Japanese men's handball team advanced to the quarterfinals after finishing second in Group A. www.footballchannel.jp
[○ 1 SOURCE] Chen Yujie won the women's 100m with an Asian Games record of 11.06 seconds. www.jpnn.com
[● 4 SOURCES] Puripol Boonson clocked 9.95 seconds in the 100m heats. www.gavroche-thailande.com · tuoitre.vn · soha.vn
[● 3 SOURCES] Puripol Boonson clocked 9. 91 seconds in the 100m semifinals. www.gavroche-thailande.com · soha.vn
[● 7 SOURCES] Puripol Boonson won the men's 100m gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya. dousaku.jugem.jp · www.chiangraitimes.com · www.jpnn.com · soha.vn · tuoitre.vn · +1 more
[● 6 SOURCES] Puripol Boonson set a new Asian Games record in the men's 100m with a time of 9. 90 seconds. dousaku.jugem.jp · www.chiangraitimes.com · www.jpnn.com · soha.vn · www.theasianaffairs.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Kazuki Yamashita won the gold medal in the men's marathon at the Asian Games. news.cube-soft.jp
[● 3 SOURCES] South Korea won the women's basketball gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games by defeating Japan 75-70. world-today-journal.com · www.europesays.com · bhaskarlive.in