Record Breakers & Champions: 6th AOSI Most Outstanding Athletes – Bangkok 2026
The 6th Asian Open Schools Invitational (AOSI) Long Course Swimming Championships Bangkok 2026, held from 29 January to 1 February 2026, concluded with a celebration of excellence as eight swimmers were crowned Most Outstanding Athletes across Senior and Junior divisions in both International and National categories.
Selected based on the highest cumulative points in their respective divisions, these athletes not only topped the standings but also broke multiple championship records and delivered remarkable medal performances. Their achievements reflect the rising standard of youth swimming across Asia and the strengthening of competitive pathways through AOSI.
Senior Category (13 & Older) – International
Girls — Riannah Chantelle Coleman (Philippines)
Representing the Academy of Sports, Riannah Coleman delivered one of the most dominant performances of the championships, finishing with 350 points, the highest total among all female athletes.
Records Broken
- 100m Breaststroke
- 200m Breaststroke
- 100m Butterfly
- 200m Individual Medley
- Mixed 4×50m Freestyle Relay (team record)
Medals
7 Gold
Her versatility across breaststroke, butterfly, and medley events established her as one of the meet’s standout performers.
Boys — Titus Rafael Sia (Philippines)
Swimming for The Patriots, Titus Rafael Sia emerged as the senior international boys’ Most Outstanding Athlete with 324 points, excelling in distance freestyle and backstroke events.
Records Broken
- 100m Freestyle
- 400m Freestyle
- 800m Freestyle
- 1500m Freestyle
- 200m Backstroke
Medals
- 6 Gold
1 Silver
His endurance and consistency across long-distance races made him a key figure in the senior boys’ division.
Senior Category (13 & Older) – National
Girls — Virginia Yodpijit (Thailand)
Competing for BEST, Virginia Yodpijit secured the national senior girls’ title with 324 points, driven by strong performances in sprint and medley races.
Records Broken
- 50m Butterfly
- 200m Individual Medley
Medals
- 6 Gold
- 1 Silver
Her balanced performance across events demonstrated technical maturity and race intelligence.
Boys — Teerapat Puttasuriwong (Thailand)
From Chu Swimclub, Teerapat Puttasuriwong led the national senior boys’ division with 324 points, dominating breaststroke races.
Records Broken
- 100m Breaststroke
- 200m Breaststroke
Medals
- 6 Gold
- 1 Silver
His consistent victories cemented his status as one of Thailand’s rising breaststroke specialists.
Junior Category (12 & Under) – International
Girls — Aurora Jansma (Australia)
Representing Brisbane Independent, Aurora Jansma topped the junior international girls’ standings with 259 points, showcasing outstanding butterfly technique.
Records Broken
- 50m Butterfly
- 100m Butterfly
Medals
- 4 Gold
- 2 Silver
1 Bronze
Her performance signals strong future potential at the regional and international level.
Boys — Weibo Zhou (Vietnam)
Swimming for Axolotls Swim Club, Weibo Zhou claimed the junior international boys’ title with 311 points, excelling in breaststroke events.
Records Broken
- 100m Breaststroke
- 200m Breaststroke
Medals
- 6 Gold
- 1 Bronze
His dominance in breaststroke highlighted the growing strength of Vietnam’s youth swimming program.
Junior Category (12 & Under) – National
Girls — Chayapa Puttasuriwong (Thailand)
One of the meet’s most impressive young talents, Chayapa Puttasuriwong of Chu Swimclub amassed 324 points through exceptional performances across multiple strokes.
Records Broken
- 50m Freestyle
- 50m Backstroke
- 100m Backstroke
- 50m Butterfly
- 100m Butterfly
Medals
- 6 Gold
- 1 Silver
Her versatility and technical strength across disciplines marked her as a rising national star.
Boys — Jerapat Nontanakorn (Thailand)
Jerapat Nontanakorn, also from Chu Swimclub, recorded one of the highest individual achievements of the championships with 350 points and a sweep of gold medals.
Records Broken
- 50m Freestyle
- 50m Backstroke
- 100m Backstroke
- 100m Breaststroke
- 50m Butterfly
- 100m Butterfly
Medals
- 7 Gold
His all-round dominance across all strokes made him one of the most remarkable junior athletes of the meet.
A Championship Defined by Emerging Excellence
The 6th AOSI Long Course Championships once again demonstrated its role as a premier development platform for young swimmers across Asia and beyond. The Most Outstanding Athletes not only led their categories in points but also:
- Broke multiple championship records
- Delivered consistent podium finishes
- Represented the strength of their clubs and national programs
- Set new performance benchmarks for future AOSI editions
From the endurance-driven performances of senior international champions to the all-stroke dominance displayed by junior national stars, Bangkok 2026 showcased the next generation of elite swimming talent.
As AOSI continues to expand its regional footprint, these eight Most Outstanding Athletes stand as symbols of dedication, discipline, and the growing competitive standard of school-level aquatics in Asia.
Championship Overview and Participation
A full summary of all new benchmarks achieved during the meet can be accessed here: Full List of Records Broken. The report captures every individual and relay record set across age groups, reflecting the increasingly competitive level of youth swimming within the AOSI platform.
Sanctioned by the Thailand Aquatics Association, the AOSI LCM Swimming Championships Bangkok 2026 welcomed approximately 1,200 athletes from 21 countries, reinforcing its position as one of Asia’s most inclusive and internationally diverse swimming events for athletes ranging from grassroots to elite levels. Participating nations included Australia, Bhutan, Guam, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Maldives, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Myanmar, Philippines, Poland, Russia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Held as a four-day competition, the championships provided a comprehensive racing schedule covering all strokes, distances, and relay formats across Junior and Senior divisions. The extended format allowed athletes multiple race opportunities, contributed to record-breaking performances, and strengthened international sporting exchange among teams across the region.
The scale of participation and the high number of records set underline AOSI’s growing influence as a development pathway for emerging swimmers in Asia and beyond, fostering both performance excellence and regional collaboration in youth aquatics.
The complete meet results, including event-by-event timings, rankings, and team performances, are available here: Full Results. This comprehensive results archive provides detailed insights into individual performances, relay outcomes, and overall standings from the four days of competition, serving as an official reference for athletes, coaches, and participating teams.
