Surin to welcome Asian Games sprint star Puripol with nine elephants
SURIN — 10 October 2026, Surin is preparing a grand homecoming for Thai sprinter Puripol Boonson, who won two gold medals at the Asian Games, with a procession of nine elephants planned to welcome him back to his hometown. Puripol is scheduled to arrive in Surin at 17:00 on 19 October. The province has arranged […] The post Surin to welcome Asian Games sprint star Puripol with nine elephants…
On 19 October, Surin will host Thai sprinter Puripol Boonson, who secured two gold medals at the Asian Games. The city has arranged a grand welcome procession featuring nine elephants, with the event scheduled to commence at 17:00. Puripol is expected to return to Surin at this time.
The province has organized the nine elephants to lead a procession from the Mueang Surin District Office along Lak Mueang Road. The route will pass by the police station before turning right near the local education office and proceeding towards Suan Mai, where an official welcoming ceremony will take place.
Puripol made history by winning gold medals in both the men's 100 meters and 200 meters events, setting new Asian Games records in both. His time of 19.88 seconds in the 200 meters also earned him a joint record with Chinese sprinter Xie Zhenye. This homecoming celebration aims to recognize Puripol’s remarkable achievements and warmly welcome one of Thailand’s top track-and-field athletes back to his hometown.
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