Taking place between Aug 8–10 at the Bangkok Arena Sports Center in the nation’s capital, male and female athletes from a number of gyms across Phuket came together as one team to collectively win 18 gold medals, eight silver and five bronze, capping a remarkable team performance in the process.
Additionally, they were awarded three separate accolades for outstanding individual athletes and three awards for outstanding coaches.
Among the gold medal winners were: Sadayu Wichitnawi in the under 37kg 13-15 age group; Thanatchaporn Inchuran (-47kg, 13-15 age); Suphannara Phusawang (-42kg, 10-12 age); Phattharakon Sripraphan (- 47kg, 10-12 age); Phakorn Rojanabunyapak (-60kg, 10-12 age); Silawut Chernchom and Kornpongkrai Petcharuangkun (both -84kg, 16-18 age); Sasisoom Kaewsri (-50kg, 19-40 age); Sirithap Longphimai (-71kg, 19-40 age); Tasanai Nonthasai (-74kg, 19-40 age); Phikanes Sukyik (-63kg, 19-40 age); Thanapha Pisin (-65kg, 19-40 age); Saifah Khrueaphanit (-55kg, 19-40 age); Jirayu Kittiwongwiwat (-94kg, 19-40 age); and Siriroj Silchaithan (-69kg, 19-40 age)
Silver medals went to: Thananya Pisin (-60kg, 19-40 age); Udomsap Saraphong (-57kg, 19-40 age); Sakson Chanpitak (-57kg, 16-18 age); Saifah Kruaphanit and Rapiphat Ropkob (both -69kg, 19-40 age); and Suphannara Phusawang and Silawut Cheunchom (both -47kg, 13-15 age).
Bronze medals went to: Udomsap Saraphong (-57kg, 19-40 age); Thanatchaporn Inchuran (-24kg, 7-9 age); Khattiya Chanyotha (-47kg, 13-15 age); and Parichat Klinhom (-46kg, 13-15 age).
Team Phuket were under the management of: Thammawat Wongcharoenyos, President of the Phuket Provincial Sports Association; Nathakorn Yaemrungruang, President of the Phuket Kickboxing Club; Yutthana Sripraphan, Club Secretary of the Phuket Kickboxing Club; and selected kickboxing coaches.
Mr Thammawat said after the tournament he was extremely proud of all the athletes and coaches for their hard work, dedication and team work in helping Phuket secure first place overall on the medal count.