Thai Swimming Sensation 'Sky' Adapts to Hot Weather Training Ahead of 2026 Asian Games

Thai swimming sensation Kingpoyom Sharp Pearl, known as 'Sky,' a promising 17-year-old athlete, has returned to Thailand for his training regimen ahead of the 2026 Asian Games. He is currently training with the Bangkok Elite Swim Team (BEST), a leading club in Thailand, alongside other national team swimmers. Recently, Sky participated as a model in the launch event for the 2026 Asian Games competition wear, receiving encouragement from his mother, the renowned celebrity Metinee Kingpoyom. He shared his aspirations for the upcoming major sporting event. Sky highlighted the distinct differences between training in the UK and Thailand, particularly concerning the climate. While training in the UK took place in a domed indoor pool, his current training in Thailand is in an outdoor pool. He identified adapting to the hotter weather as a significant challenge during his preparation phase. He also revealed that he took a two-week break after the Asian Age Group Championships 2026 due to illness. However, he has since resumed his normal training schedule and expressed his immense joy at being selected for the Thai national team for the Asian Games for the first time, describing it as the biggest competition he has faced since becoming a national swimmer. Sky recently showcased his exceptional talent at the Asian Age Group Championships 2026, breaking the 32-year-old Thai national record in the men's 200-meter individual medley. He clocked in at 2:03.68, surpassing the previous record of 2:04.16 set by Ratthapong Sirisanont during the 1994 Hiroshima Asian Games. This remarkable achievement has positioned him as a key prospect for the Thai swimming contingent at the 2026 Asian Games. Source: INN News