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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.
Thais confident of weightlifting gold
Sports, Kittipong Thongsombat, Published on 03/07/2016
» Once again, promises aren't in short supply, expectations are high and the onus to deliver Olympic gold medals next month is falling squarely on the shoulders of Thai boxers and weightlifters.
High-flying Thais' quest for big-stage glory no easy task
Sports, Wanchai Rujawongsanti, Published on 03/01/2016
» With several major events coming up in 2016, Thailand will be hoping for a glittering year but their path to glory will surely be punctuated by tough challenges.
Chidchanok claims bronze
Sports, Published on 30/11/2015
» Chidchanok Pulsabsakul won a bronze medal in the women's over-75kg division on the final day of the World Weightlifting Championships in Houston on Saturday.
Pimsiri takes two silvers at Asian event
Sports, Kittipong Thongsombat, Published on 09/09/2015
» Olympic silver medalist Pimsiri Sirikaew failed to win a gold medal at the Asian Weightlifting Championships in Phuket yesterday.
Asian lifters set to square off in Phuket
Sports, Published on 26/08/2015
» Nearly 400 athletes from 38 countries will take part in the Asian Weightlifting Championships in Phuket from Sept 6-11, organisers said yesterday.
SAT boss sets Olympic target
Sports, Kittipong Thongsombat, Published on 15/05/2015
» Thailand hope to have around 30 athletes and win at least one gold medal at next year's Olympics.
Bowling gold medal for Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/09/2014
» In first Asian Games gold medal for Thailand, Thais beat out China taking gold & bronze in men's single bowling event. Big cash awards await them back home in Thailand.
Yannaphon wins bowling gold
Sports, Kittipong Thongsombat, Published on 24/09/2014
» Incheon: Bowling star Yannaphon Larpapharat yesterday got a glittering present of his upcoming birthday and wedding party — an Asian Games gold medal.
Pimsiri leads Asiad weightlifting team
Sports, Kittipong Thongsombat, Published on 28/08/2014
» Olympic silver medallist Pimsiri Sirikaew will lead the Thai weightlifting team at the 17th Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea.