Accra:World Athletics updated its world rankings on October 13, 2026, highlighting the accomplishments of Thai sprinter "Bew" Puripol Boonsorn. Puripol has secured the number one position in Asia for both the 100m and 200m track events.

According to Thai News Agency, Puripol Boonsorn excelled in the 2026 Asian Games, winning the gold medal in the men's 100-meter race with a time of 9.90 seconds. This achievement earned him 1,257 points, placing him 29th globally and first in Asia. His closest Asian competitor, Ali Al Balushi from Oman, ranks 32nd worldwide with 1,255 points.

In the 200-meter category, Puripol maintained his top Asian position with a time of 19.88 seconds, earning 1,238 points and ranking 23rd in the world. He is closely followed by Towa Usawa of Japan, who is ranked 32nd globally with 1,229 points.

Additionally, Joshua Robert Atkinson, who also shone at the 2026 Asian Games by clinching the gold in the men's 400-meter race, is ranked 6th in Asia. He accumulated 1,194 points, positioning him 70th in the world rankings.