The World Champion Marches On! “Waew” Saysunee Sweeps Golds on Home Soil, Reigning Supreme

The name “Waew” Saysunee Jana, the iron lady in her 50s, has once again been etched into the annals of Thai sports history. Following her monumental performance at the “Paris 2024” Paralympic Games—where she swept all three gold medals in Epee, Sabre, and Foil, commanding the utmost respect from the global wheelchair fencing community—she brought her dominance home.

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Transitioning from the global stage to the regional one at the recent ASEAN Para Games hosted by Thailand, all eyes were fixed on Saysunee. Despite her legendary status, she had never won a medal at these specific Games, as the sport was only just introduced to the ASEAN Para Games roster this year.Yet, Saysunee maintained her world-champion standards without a shadow of a doubt. Competing in four events, she swept all four Category B gold medals: Women’s Individual Foil, Women’s Individual Sabre, Mixed Team Epee, and Mixed Team Sabre. The only event she withdrew from was the Women’s Individual Epee, a strategic decision made prior to the competition to give younger fencers the opportunity to gain big-stage experience. This gesture highlights her role not just as a champion, but as a senior leader who prioritizes the future of the sport alongside her own achievements.

Her four-gold haul on home soil represents more than just victory; it paints the picture of an athlete defined by composure, precision, and decades of accumulated experience. Every thrust of her blade exuded confidence, and every point scored was fueled by the deafening cheers of the packed Thai crowd.

The Queen of Thai Para Fencing admitted that performing in front of home fans was a source of immense pride. Sweeping every event she entered is another step in her ongoing journey. Looking ahead, she has already set her sights on the Asian Para Games in Japan, aiming to strike gold once again.

Behind Saysunee’s global and regional success is a systematic approach: rigorous training regimes, sports science applications, physical recovery, and constant international competitive exposure. This has all been consistently backed by the Sports Authority of Thailand, which actively champions Thai para-athletes through funding, team preparation, and holistic development. Today, the name Saysunee Jana is not merely the pride of the fencing community, but a symbol of the Thai athlete’s determination—proving to the world that with a strong heart and a solid support system, Thailand can stand at the very pinnacle.