Saysunee Jona

2024–present: Historic triple Paralympic gold and regional success At the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris, the 50-year-old Jana won three gold medals in the individual sabre B, foil B, and épée B events, along with a bronze medal in the épée team event. She secured her third individual gold by defeating Kang Su of China in the épée final. Jana noted that the achievement exceeded her initial expectations, as she had primarily anticipated winning gold in her specialty, the épée discipline. This sweep made her the first female wheelchair fencer to win individual gold medals across all three disciplines at a single Paralympics, and the second athlete overall to do so after Roberto Marson in 1968.

In January 2026, Jana competed at the 2025 ASEAN Para Games in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand. Despite her international record, this was her first medal at the ASEAN Para Games as her specific classification events were previously not included in the program. She won three gold medals in the individual sabre B, individual foil B, and mixed team épée events.

Personal life and advocacy Jana is married to a fellow wheelchair user, and they have one daughter. She earned a bachelor's degree in Business administration from Rattana Bundit University.

Beyond her athletic career, Jana is an advocate for the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) as an Advocate for Inclusive Population and Development. She frequently uses her personal experience of choosing to have a child at the age of 40—despite medical advice to terminate the pregnancy due to high-risk health factors—to promote bodily autonomy and the right of persons with disabilities to access healthcare and make family planning decisions with dignity.

Awards and honours 2008: Outstanding Athlete with a Disability Award, presented by the Sports Reporters Association of Thailand. 2010: Outstanding Female Athlete with a Disability Award, on National Sports Day. 2026: Named one of the "Women of the Year" by the Bangkok Post.