GOT7's Jackson Wang has confirmed his appearance at the Fencing World Championships Hong Kong, China 2026.

The situation
GOT7's Jackson Wang has confirmed his appearance at the Fencing World Championships Hong Kong, China 2026, which is unrelated to the Thai athletes competing in the Tokyo Olympics. Thailand is targeting one to three gold medals in five sports, including taekwondo, golf, badminton, boxing, and shooting. The country's best hopes include taekwondo star Panipak Wongpattanakit and golfer Patty Tavatanakit.

What the internet did with it

• — "Jackson's fencing skills are no joke, but let's be real, we're here for the possible *눈치 (awareness of social cues) game" between him and other athletes, said one netizen on Theqoo, where the room was generally unbothered by the news.
• The Thai athletes' chances of winning medals are considered high, with Panipak Wongpattanakit being the top-ranked star in the women's 49kg taekwondo event, having won at every other major event, including the 2015 and 2019 world championships and the 2018 Asian Games.
• Golfer Ariya Jutanugarn, a two-time major champion, is also a strong contender, having enjoyed a good run this season with two wins on the LPGA Tour, including becoming the first home player to win the LPGA Thailand in May.

The open question
The exact schedule and details of Jackson Wang's participation in the Fencing World Championships have not been confirmed, leaving fans wondering what his role will be and how he will balance his music career with this new endeavor. The Thai athletes' performance at the Tokyo Olympics will also be closely watched to see if they can meet their target of one to three gold medals.

📸 Additional Photos