Hangzhou, China— In an amazing screen of skill and ability, Thai windsurfers made waves at the 19th Asian Games being kept in Hangzhou, China, from September 23 to October 8, 2023. The Thai contingent, representing the Windsurfing Association of Thailand, sent out 4 professional athletes to complete in numerous classifications, and they did not dissatisfy.
The Thai windsurfing group included: Nattapong Ponopparat, contending in the RS: X classification, Siriporn Kaewduangngam, likewise contending in the RS: X classification, William Macmillan, taking part in the IQFoil classification and Aticha Horamruen, likewise contending in the IQFoil classification. The group was led by Aran Horamruen as the coach, with Ek Bunsawad as the assistant coach.
On Sept 26, Siriporn Kaewduangngam, passionately called “Dao,” showcased her windsurfing expertise by declaring the Gold Medal in the RS: X classification, surpassing a rival from Hong Kong. This accomplishment marked the very first gold medal in windsurfing for Thailand at the Asian Games in twenty years.
In the guys’s RS: X classification, Nattapong Ponopparat, called “Oat,” provided an excellent efficiency, protecting the Silver Medal. While directly missing out on the gold, which went to South Korean professional athlete Chon Won Woo, Oat’s amazing silver medal win contributed considerably to Thailand’s success in the windsurfing competitors at the 19th Asian Games.
Overjoyed with her success, Siriporn exclaimed, “I have actually constantly wished to accomplish a gold medal at the Asian Games. This is a dream become a reality for me. I feel happy to have actually protected this gold medal for myself and my nation.”
Siriporn devoted her gold medal to her home town of Pattaya and her household, revealing thankfulness for their undeviating assistance. She likewise thanked the Windsurfing Association of Thailand, her coaches, fellow professional athletes, and sponsors who played an essential function in her journey to success.
The Thai windsurfing group’s success was commemorated by their fellow professional athletes, coaches, and the Thai sports neighborhood. This accomplishment not just represents a considerable turning point for Thai windsurfing however likewise contributes to Thailand’s medal count at the 19th Asian Games.
