ASC President H.E. Sheikh Salman AlSabah Extends Best Wishes to 13-Year-Old Thai Shooter Daranpop Kanjanapong After Competing in 25m Rapid Fire Pistol at the 20th Asian Games

03 Oct 2026

At just 13 years old, Thailand’s young shooter Daranpop Kanjanapong competed in the 25m Rapid Fire Pistol Men competition at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Japan.

Competing against experienced athletes from across Asia, Kanjanapong demonstrated determination and commitment throughout the qualification rounds. He recorded scores of 99, 97 and 95 in Stage 1, followed by 96, 95 and 92 in Stage 2, finishing with a total score of 574-11x.

Kanjanapong finished the qualification round in 11th position, narrowly missing out on advancement to the finals. His participation in the 20th Asian Games provides valuable experience for his developing shooting career and reflects the emergence of promising young talent in Asian shooting sport.

On behalf of the ASC, ASC President H.E. Sheikh Salman AlSabah conveyed his best wishes to the young Thai athlete, saying:

“We congratulate Daranpop Kanjanapong on his performance at the 20th Asian Games. Competing at this level at such a young age is a remarkable achievement in itself. We wish him continued success, confidence and determination as he develops his talent and pursues his future in shooting sport. We are confident that this valuable experience will contribute positively to his journey ahead.”

The ASC also extends its sincere appreciation to The National Shooting Sport Association of Thailand for its continued support in developing shooting sport and nurturing young talent. Special recognition is extended to Daranpop Kanjanapong’s family for their encouragement and support, which play an important role in his sporting journey and future development.