Waew Saisunee wins 6th Wheelchair Fencing World Championship!
Waew Saisunee has made Thailand proud once more. The world champion won her sixth title. She showed great strength and skill. This happened at the Para Fencing World Championships. The event took place in South Korea. She cemented her status as a Wheelchair Fencing World Champion, becoming a true master of the sport and the Queen of Wheelchair Fencing.
About the Competition
In the women’s Épée event, Waew Saisunee — also known as Saisunee Samankarn — showcased her exceptional skill and seasoned experience, overcoming a series of formidable opponents on her path to victory. This led her to win the gold medal. This victory followed her fifth championship. It proved her amazing ability. The victory reinforced her place in sports.
History and Past Success
Thai National Para Athlete Saisunee Jana, or Waew Saisunee , has a long history of success. She has made history for Thailand with her incredible achievements. With great determination and a fighting spirit, she has won many medals at both continental and world levels. Her achievements at the Paris 2024 Paralympics are especially notable, where she became the first fencer to win gold in all three disciplines: Epee, Saber, and Foil. With her sixth world title, Waew Saisunee (Thai Athletes) has proven that Para Fencing has found its true champion, solidifying her status as a Six-Time World Champion.
The Meaning of Victory
This sixth world title is more than a personal win; it’s a symbol of effort and a refusal to give up, serving as an inspiration for many. Waew Saisunee is a role model who never stops improving, proving that a disability is not a barrier to achieving greatness. Her courage continues to inspire people across Thailand.
Saensunee Jana is the only athlete in the world to have won Paralympic medals in all three fencing disciplines: épée, foil, and sabre. Her career includes:
- 5 Paralympic gold medals
- 1 silver
- 4 bronze
- Multiple world titles across two decades
She has announced that the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics will be her final appearance on the global stage
There is also a Thai person who participated in the Drone Racing Champion competition in Korea and won the championship.
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