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The Thai national weightlifting team, who delivered an impressive performance at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, People's Republic of China, has made its triumphant return to Chiang Mai. The team secured an outstanding collection of 1 silver medal and 3 bronze medals during the prestigious sporting event, held on the evening of October 9, 2023.

With this remarkable achievement under their belts, the athletes wasted no time and immediately resumed rigorous training. Their goal is clear: to accumulate qualification points for the upcoming Olympic Games in 2024. There remain 2-3 crucial competitions ahead, with the final battleground being the World Cup 2024 Weightlifting Championship hosted in Phuket, Thailand, from March 31 to April 11, 2024

The Thai weightlifting team's dedication and commitment to achieving excellence in the world of sports continue to shine, as they set their sights on the ultimate stage of the Olympic Games. Their remarkable journey and relentless pursuit of victory serve as an inspiration to all.

"Som" Duangaksorn Chaidee showcased her strength and clinched a bronze medal in the Women's over 87kg category, bringing pride to the Thai weightlifting team as they concluded their campaign at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, People's Republic of China. Her performance reflects the team's determination to excel on the international stage.

The weightlifting competition, which marked the culmination of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, witnessed Thailand adding to their medal tally. "Som" Duangaksorn Chaidee, the medalist, had previously secured a bronze medal at the 18th Asian Games held in Indonesia.

Starting with the snatch, Duangaksorn successfully lifted 115kg, 118kg, and 120kg on her three attempts. Her highest snatch was recorded at 120kg, ranking her third overall. The top two spots were held by South Korean lifters, Park Hyejeong, who lifted 125kg, and Son Younghee, who lifted 124kg.

In the clean and jerk, Duangaksorn successfully lifted 147kg on her first attempt, followed by 155kg on her second. Unfortunately, her third attempt at 158kg was unsuccessful. Her clean and jerk record stood at 155kg, resulting in a total weight of 275kg. This achievement secured her a bronze medal in the Asian Games for the second time and marked the perfect ending for the Thai weightlifting team in this competition.

While Duangaksorn claimed the bronze, the overall gold medal in the Women's over 87kg category went to Park Hyejeong from South Korea, with a total weight of 294kg (snatch 125kg, clean and jerk 169kg), and the silver medal was earned by Son Younghee, also from South Korea, with a total weight of 283kg (snatch 124kg, clean and jerk 159kg).

Reflecting on her performance, Duangaksorn mentioned that she had been nursing an injury since the Southeast Asian Games and couldn't compete in 2-3 events. However, she expressed satisfaction with her statistics and aims to secure a spot in the "Paris Games 2024" Olympic event. She acknowledges the importance of continued training and achieving her best performance.

Mr. Chairat Udomkitpanya, the team manager for the Thai weightlifting squad, praised the athletes' dedication and fighting spirit. He commended their efforts, especially those who had less training time compared to others. Looking ahead, he mentioned that the Olympic Games qualification rounds are still ahead, with 2-3 opportunities remaining, and he is optimistic about achieving their goals.

In summary, Thailand's power weightlifting team concluded their participation in the 19th Asian Games with a total of 1 silver medal and 3 bronze medals. The team remains motivated and aims to secure more victories in the future.

The young Thai powerhouse, "Bom" Sarat, emerged victorious by securing a red gold medal in the Men's 96kg category at the 19th Asian Games held in Hangzhou, People's Republic of China. Sarat's remarkable performance showcased his resilience and determination to excel in the world of weightlifting.

The competition, which is a part of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, saw Thailand's powerlifting team adding to their medal tally. Previously, "Wave" Weeraphon Wichuma had clinched a silver medal in the Men's 73kg category, while "Arm" Thanyathon Sukcharoen secured a bronze medal in the Women's 49kg category.

In the latest development on October 5, 2023, Thailand sent "Bom" Sarat, a distinguished athlete who ranked fourth in the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. He aspired to make a triumphant comeback in the Men's 96kg category. Sarat's journey began with the snatch, where he initially lifted 172kg successfully. However, his second attempt at 176kg did not pass. Undeterred, he made a successful lift on his final attempt at the same weight, setting his snatch record at 176kg.

Moving on to the clean and jerk, Sarat attempted to lift 208kg on his first try but couldn't secure it. Despite his determined efforts on the second attempt, he once again couldn't complete the lift. Nevertheless, Sarat made a successful final lift at the initial weight, setting his clean and jerk record at 208kg. With a total weight of 384kg, he proudly claimed the red gold medal, marking his second consecutive victory in the Asian Games, following his previous achievement in 2018 in Indonesia.

While Sarat secured the Bronze, the overall gold went to Tian Tao from China, with a total weight of 390kg (snatch 180kg, clean and jerk 210kg), and the silver was won by Ro Kwangryol from North Korea, with a total weight of 386kg (snatch 170kg, clean and jerk 216kg), breaking Asian Games records in the process.

Reflecting on his performance, Sarat acknowledged the challenges he faced in the clean and jerk due to disruptions in his warm-up caused by the withdrawal of other athletes. However, he expressed his satisfaction with his overall performance and his dedication to preparing for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France. Sarat understands that he must intensify his training regimen and increase his body weight to compete in the 102kg category at the upcoming Olympics.

In summary, Thailand's powerhouse weightlifting team has achieved one silver medal and two Bronze medals at the 19th Asian Games. The Thai weightlifters still have their sights set on further success as they compete in the Women's over 87kg category on October 7, 2023, with high hopes for continued excellence.