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Heroine's welcome for Pimsiri in Khon Kaen
Published on 20/08/2016
» KHON KAEN: Olympic weightlifting heroine Pimsiri "Nong Taew" Sirikaew returned to her home province to a rapturous welcome on Saturday after winning a silver medal for the second time.
How Thai lifters accomplished their Rio mission
Sports, Kittipong Thongsombat, Published on 20/08/2016
» It wasn't hard work alone that paved the way for Thai weightlifters' momentous accomplishment in the 2016 Rio Olympics -- the Thai Amateur Weightlifting Association had operated like a clandestine outfit to ensure the success as well.
Olympic heroine congratulates Thai athletes
Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 09/08/2016
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA - Former weightlifter Udomporn Polsak, the country's first female Olympic gold medallist, on Tuesday congratulated her successors who have grabbed four medals at the Rio Olympics so far, and gave few advices on how to deal with the fame and fortune — be the same person and save up money.
Sukanya: Gold medal 'redemption' for 2-year ban
AFP, Published on 09/08/2016
» RIO DE JANEIRO - Sukanya Srisurat said her Olympic gold Monday was redemption for serving a two-year-ban for doping offences as Thailand finished one-two in the women's 58kg to lead the weightlifting medals table.
Thai lifters take gold, silver
AFP, Published on 09/08/2016
» RIO DE JANEIRO - Thailand's Sukanya Srisurat, who previously served a two-year ban for doping, pipped compatriot Pimsiri Sirikaew to gold in the women's 58kg weightlifting competition at the Rio Olympics on Monday.
Thais wish for Rio ban on Russia lifters
Sports, Kittipong Thongsombat, Published on 26/07/2016
» The Thai weightlifting association is making no secret of its desire for a ban barring Russia's participation in the sport in Rio, hoping that such a ruling will boost its medal haul at the Aug 5-21 Olympics.
Governor denies billboard tie
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 02/10/2012
» Bangkok Governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra yesterday defended himself against criticism he was invoking the institution of the monarchy in the upcoming city governor election.
Kaew home from London (pix)
Online Reporters, Published on 14/08/2012
» Boxer Kaew Pongprayoon, a silver medalist in the London Olympic Games, and other Thai athletes returned home to Thailand on Tuesday afternoon.
And now, for gold
Published on 10/08/2012
» LONDON : Kaew Pongprayoon of Kamphaeng Phet dispatched Russian opponent David Ayrapetyan on Friday night (Thailand time) to put himself in the running to win Thailand's only gold medal of the London Olympics.
Thai athletes in quest for gold
News, Published on 28/07/2012
» Thai athletes begin their chase for glory today, with weightlifters expected to be the kingdom's first medallists at the 30th Olympics.