PARALYMPICS: The first group of paralympians representing Thailand at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games landed in Phuket earlier this morning (Sept 1) and will remain here in quarantine for the next 14 days.
The paralympic athletes, staff and coaches arrive at Phuket airport. They will remain here in quarantine for 14-days under the Phuket Sandbox scheme. Photo: MCOT
The delegation of athletes, staff and coaches was led by Saysunee Jana who won Thailand’s first medal at the Games when she claimed bronze in the in the women’s epee individual category B event wheelchair fencing last Thursday (Aug 26).
The Thai star defeated China’s Zhou Jingjing 15-8 in the bronze medal match on the second day of competition at the COVID-delayed biennial tournament.
Despite her achievement, the Chiang Mai native apologised to the Thai fans for her failure to win gold.
“I’d like to thank all…
