Bangkok, Thailand - Three formidable Thai weightlifters, " Sanikun-Thanyathon -Natcha," are gearing up to compete for gold in weightlifting at the 19th Asian Games, scheduled to commence on September 30, 2023, in Hangzhou, China. This prestigious event will see them face fierce competition from the host nation, China, as well as North Korea.

The weightlifting competition at the 19th Asian Games, taking place from September 30 to October 7, 2023, at the Xiexiang Sports Center Gymnasium, will feature a total of 183 powerlifters from 30 countries, including 83 women and 100 men. Only four nations, namely North Korea, South Korea, Kazakhstan, and Thailand, have sent a full quota of 14 athletes, with the host nation, China, sending 13 athletes, comprising 6 women and 7 men.

The Thai weightlifting team's competition schedule is as follows:

• September 30, 2023

Women's 49kg Category, Group A
Thanyathon SUKCHAROEN
Sanikun Tanasan
Time: 15:00 (Thai time: 14:00)
Women's 55kg Category, Group A
Natcha KAEWNOI
Time: 19:00 (Thai time: 18:00)

• October 1, 2023

Men's 61kg Category, Group A
THEERAPONG SILACHAI
Time: 15:00 (Thai time: 14:00)
Men's 67kg Category, Group A
WITSANU CHANTRI
Anucha DOUNGSRI
Time: 19:00 (Thai time: 18:00)

• October 2, 2023

Women's 64kg Category, Group B
THIPWARA CHONTAVIN
Time: 10:00 (Thai time: 9:00)
Women's 59kg Category, Group A
Thanaporn SAETIA
Time: 15:00 (Thai time: 14:00)

• October 3, 2023

Men's 73kg Category, Group A
Weeraphon Wichuma
Time: 19:00 (Thai time: 18:00)

• October 4, 2023

Men's 81kg Category, Group A
CHATUPHUM CHINNAWONG
Worrapot Nasuriwong
Time: 19:00 (Thai time: 18:00)

• October 5, 2023

Men's 96kg Category, Group A
SARAT SUMPRADIT
Time: 15:00 (Thai time: 14:00)

Women's 76kg Category, Group A
SIRIYAKORN KHAIPANDUNG
Time: 19:00 (Thai time: 18:00)

• October 7, 2023
Women's >87kg Category
DUANGAKSORN CHAIDEE
Time: 15:00 (Thai time: 14:00)

The Thai weightlifting team is poised for an intense battle for medals at the "Hangzhou Games." Follow their journey as they strive to bring honor and glory to Thailand on the international stage.