athletes
- Thailand News
Thai racer alleges deception, loses 3.5 million baht
A renowned Thai lawyer has taken up the case of a female national motorcycle racer, who claims to have been deceived by senior figures in the sports industry, leading to a loss of nearly 3.5 million baht. Lawyer Kriengsak Pintusornsi joined forces with actress Sitang Buathong and Ratchada Nakkachareonsri yesterday, November 27, Thailand’s first female competitor at the World Superbike…
- Thailand News
Thai paralympic champion banned over missed drug tests
Thailand’s decorated wheelchair racing athlete Prawat Wahoram issued a detailed response following his one-year ban by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) for anti-doping rule violations (ADRV), emphasising he has never used banned substances throughout his career. Following the IPC’s announcement of the ban, Prawat took to Facebook to present his side of the story. “I affirm with honour from over…
- Thailand News
Thai AirAsia offers free flights to Paralympic medalists
Thai AirAsia announced free flights for Thai Paralympic athletes who won medals at the 2024 Paralympic Games. Medalists will receive free flights for up to 10 years, both domestically and internationally. Thai AirAsia is offering free flights to all Thai athletes who secure medals at the 2024 Paralympic Games, similar to the benefits previously provided to Thai Olympic athletes. Gold…
- Thailand News
Thai Paralympic table tennis team hailed after 9-medal haul in Paris
Thailand’s national Paralympic table tennis team met with the Chair of the Police Commission after securing four gold and five bronze medals. Yesterday, September 18, at the Royal Thai Police headquarters, Naradet Thiprak, Deputy Commander of Provincial Police Region 1 and Chair of the Police Table Tennis Committee, alongside Suriya Puangsombat, Deputy Superintendent of the Immigration Division 1, led the…
- Thailand News
Thai wheelchair fencing queen’s stunning comeback victory
In a thrilling showdown at the Paralympic Games in Paris, Thai wheelchair fencing queen Saysunee Jana clinched her fourth gold medal in a nail-biting women’s sabre category B final yesterday. The 50 year old wheelchair fencing legend defied the odds, defeating China’s Xiao Rong, the world’s No.3, with a razor-thin 15-14 victory. Saysunee, ranked No. 4 globally, faced a daunting…
- Thailand News
Thai taekwondo star wins Thailand’s first Paralympic medal in Paris
Thai taekwondo star Khwansuda Phuangkitcha, aka Khwan, clinched Thailand’s first medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, securing a bronze in the women’s 47-kilogramme taekwondo category. Khwansuda triumphed over Iran’s Maryam Abdollahpour Deroei in a fiercely contested match. The bout concluded in a 4-4 tie, leading to a golden round where no points were scored. Ultimately, Khwansuda, ranked third in the…
- Thailand News
Fencing queen and wheelchair racer selected as Thai flag bearers
Thai wheelchair fencer Saysunee Jana and wheelchair racer Athiwat Paengnuea were chosen as the flag bearers for the Thai contingent at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, which kicked off yesterday, August 28. With 79 athletes competing in 15 sports, Thailand is gearing up for its 11th appearance at the Paralympic Games. This year, the honour of leading the team falls…
- Thailand News
Golden triumph: Thai taekwondo athlete shines at Paris Olympics
Thailand erupted with joy as taekwondo star Panipak Wongpattanakit delivered a stunning victory, securing her country’s first Olympic gold medal by defending her title in the taekwondo women’s flyweight division against China’s Guo Qing. Panipak, who plans to retire after the Paris Games, ended her illustrious career on a high note by becoming the first Thai athlete to win two…
- Thailand News
Thai restaurant promises free meals to fans if boxer wins
A renowned Thai barbecue restaurant declared its unwavering support for local athletes, promising free meals to customers if they win their matches at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Following Kunlavut Vitidsarn’s valiant effort in badminton, where he clinched a historic silver medal, the restaurant continues to rally behind Thai athletes. Kunlavut, ranked eighth in the world, faced off against Viktor Axelsen,…
- Thailand News
Silver lining: Thailand badminton star glitters at 2024 Olympics
Kunlavut Vitidsarn sparkled yet again for Thailand on the badminton court to scoop silver at the 2024 Olympics. Kunlavut emerged as the third Thai badminton player to claim a World Championship title in August last year, joining the ranks of Ratchanok Intanon and the mixed doubles pair Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Sapsiree Taerattanachai. The historic victory set the stage to claim silver…
- Pattaya News
Panipak aims for final gold at Paris 2024 Olympics
Thailand’s taekwondo sensation, Panipak “Tennis” Wongpattanakit, has her eyes firmly set on another gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics. After her stunning victory in Tokyo three years ago, Tennis, now 26, is looking to replicate her success and cement her legacy in the sport. Approaching her late twenties, Tennis remains the top-ranked athlete in her weight category and Thailand’s…
- Thailand News
Thai teens to make Olympic history at Paris 2024
A 12 year old skateboarder and an 18 year old sprinter will lead Thailand as flag bearers for the Paris 2024 Olympics. Get ready for a wave of national pride as these young athletes lead the charge at the world’s grandest sporting stage tomorrow, July 26. Thana Chaiprasit, head of the Thai Olympic delegation, broke the news today amid a…
- Thailand News
Thai Paralympic athletes praised by PM for Paris 2024 slots
Thai Paralympic athletes earned praise from Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin for securing slots to participate in the 17th Paralympic Games in Paris, France, scheduled from August 28 to September 8, 2024. According to the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, as of yesterday, July 11, the Thai team secured 69 slots across 13 sports, with opportunities to secure additional slots until…
- Thailand News
Thai Olympic dreams: PM’s promise of glory and support
During his address at the Government House, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin expressed his support for Thailand’s 2024 Olympic contingent, urging them to give their utmost in Paris. He also vowed to boost funding for national athletes and extend support beyond their sporting careers. The Thai athletes, led by Thai Olympic Secretary-General Wit Devahastin na Ayudhya, gathered yesterday, July 8, for…
- Thailand News
Thai racing champion faces backlash after gym altercation
A well-known Thai racing driver is currently facing scrutiny after a video surfaced online showing the athlete assaulting a Mahidol University student in a condominium gym. The incident, which occurred on February 27, stemmed from a dispute over the use of gym equipment. The altercation took place in the late afternoon at 5.45pm when Non, a 21 year old student…
- Cannabis
Cannabis & athletes: The good, the bad, & the impact
Exploring the impact of cannabis on athletic performance has become a hot topic in the sports world. With around one in four athletes reported to have used cannabis in the past year, the conversation around its effects, both positive and negative, is more relevant than ever. Despite the widespread use and interest, the truth about cannabis’s role in sports performance…
