Banlung Tubtimdang Wins Second Straight Asian Games Taekwondo Gold for Thailand
Thailand’s Banlung Tubtimdang won men’s 68kg taekwondo gold at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, defeating Iran’s Mahdi Hajimousaei Nafouti 2–0 in rounds. The 21-year-old staged late comebacks in both rounds, securing his second consecutive Asian Games title and delivering Thailand’s 18th gold medal.
Banlung successfully defended his status as an Asian Games champion after winning the 63kg title at the previous Games, this time triumphing at 68kg. Thailand’s taekwondo team has now won gold at every Asian Games since 2010.
Banlung’s latest title strengthens his position among Thailand’s leading taekwondo athletes as attention turns toward upcoming international championships and the road to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.
2022 Asian Games: Banlung wins 63kg gold
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3 Oct 2026: Reaches 68kg final
Wins first round 6–5
Recovers from 0–2 down to win second 3–2
Second consecutive Asian Games gold.
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