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Thailand’s 17-year-old Weeraphon “Wave” Wichuma scooped up three golds at the 2021 Youth World Weightlifting Championships in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

The 2021 Youth World Weightlifting Championships were held from October 5 to 12. There were 221 athletes from 50 countries, which Thailand sent seven athletes to participate.

Weeraphon Wichuma competed in the men 67kg category on Thursday. He lifted 128kg successfully in snatch and got the gold medal. Meanwhile, he lifted 160kg in clean and jerk and also got a gold medal. He finished first in the total ranking with 288kg and won his third gold medal.

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16-years-old Worrapot Nasuriwong also competed in this category. He lifted 151kg in clean and jerk and got one bronze medal.
 
In addition, Patsaphong Thongsuk competed in the men 55kg category on Wednesday. He lifted 99kg in snatch and won the bronze medal. He lifted 124 kg in clean and jerk and won the silver medal. He finished first in the total ranking with 223kg and won the gold medal.

On Friday, Parichat Kunnara and Arissara Raidee competed in the female 59kg category. Parichat lifted 80kg in snatch and won the bronze medal. She lifted 100 kg in clean and jerk and won the gold medal. She finished second in the total ranking with 180kg and won her second silver medal.

Weeraphon snatches 3 golds for Thailand at weightlifting championships

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Arissara lifted 78kg in snatch and won the bronze medal. She finished third in the total ranking with 180kg and won her second bronze medal.

Thailand won five golds, three silvers, and four bronze medals in the 2021 Youth World Weightlifting Championships.

Published : October 09, 2021

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Nakhon Ratchasima QminC VC survived a huge scare from Kazma Sport Club to edge past the Kuwaiti side in epic tie-breaker 25-22, 19-25, 18-25, 25-21, 16-14 in their first Pool A clash in the 2021 Asian Mens Club Volleyball Championship at Terminal 21 Hall on Friday.

The six-time Thailand League winners Nakhon Ratchasima, led by veteran Wanchai Tabwises and tall Thanat Bamrungpakdee, made a good start and preserved their rhythm to take the close first set 25-22. Kazma Sport Club fought back in the second to make amends for the first-set loss. Their great determination paid off impressively when they clinched the set 25-19.
 

Holding a 1-1 advantage, Nakhon Ratchasima found the Kuwaiti rivals, strengthened by ace spiker Elvis Contreras from Dominican Republic, too hot to handle to go down 18-25 in the third set.

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The fourth set was more thrilling as Nakhon Ratchasima regained their composure and hit back gallantly to catch Kazma Sport Club at 11-11. Despite a strong fightback from the Kuwaitis, the home side still had enough in their tank to hold the tough rivals off for the commanding 22-19 lead. Brazilian Fabiano Preturlon, head coach of Kazma Sport Club, called a timeout to mark some points, but the Thais showed dominance and went on to win the set 25-21, forcing a decider.

Nakhon Ratchasima put it past fighting KSC in thrilling tie-breaker

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In the tie-breaker, leads changed hands for several times, but Nakhon Ratchasima fared much better at home stretch to capture the see-saw set 16-14 and match.

“It is the first game for us and also a first game for me in the Asian level competition. At the first game, we were a bit rusty and could show our teamwork, which, I think, we still need to improve in our next game against South Gas Club of Iraq,” Nakhon Ratchasima’s Thanat Bamrungpakdeek said.

On Saturday, as Nakhon Ratchasima will take on South Gas Club, Kazma Sport Club are due to next go up against Sri Lanka’s CEB Sports Club.

The six-time Thailand League winners Nakhon Ratchasima put it past fighting KSC in thrilling tie-breaker

Published : October 09, 2021

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The in-form Kanyalak Preedasuttijit shot a second round 68 to lead the halfway stage at the Bt3 million Thailand Mixed hosted by TrustGolf at the Lake View Resort and Country Club in Cham-Am, Petchaburi on Friday.

The 23-year-old from Chonburi, one of the Thursday’s leaders including Pannapa Polnamin and amateur Ramil Saelim, carded one eagle on the 12th hole, four birdies against two bogeys for a combined score of 11 under-par-133 which sent her to the weekend rounds with a two-shot advantage over teenage Pannarai Meeso-us.
 

“It’s still a good round as I made several  crucial putts out there. There was a couple of bad shots like in the last hole where I hit to the rough. As the greens were a bit wet because of the rain, it was tough to guess if my shots were going to the left or right.,” said Kanyalak who emerges a strong contender for the first time since claiming the Ladies European Tour Thailand Championship three years back.

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“It’s been a long time since I led in a tournament. I’m feeling great to be able to play the in the leading group again. What really matters to me is that I’m feeling happy playing golf and I will try to carry this momentum into the next two days,” Kanyalak said.

Red-hot Kanyalak leads halfway stage at Thailand Mixed

Propelled by a spectacular form at the front nine where she fired six birdies and an eagle on the fifth, 17-year-old Pannarai  came at second with a second round 65 and a midway total nine under-par-135. Despite committing two bogeys against a bogey at the back, the teenager still produced a low round of 65, which was  also achieved Chanettee Wannasaen from Chiang Mai.
“I served incredibly and putted well at the front nine. But things changed quickly  after the turn. I missed the fairways and had to fight my way back from tough positions. Still, it’s quite a good round for me,” said Pannarai from Chonburi. 

“I’ve never been in this position after I turned pro. Everybody will try their best to win. As for myself, I will try to stick to my routine and will try to stay pressure free,” added the teenage girl.
Co-overnight leader Ramil Saelim, with an eagle on the 12th, a birdie and two bogeys, signed off with a 71 for a total eight under-par-136 which placed him at joint third with Chanettee. The latter shot a 65. 

“My tee shots and approach shots let me down at the back nine. For Saturday, I have to be more careful and control my shots better to stay in contention,” said the 16-year-old amateur Ramil from Phitsanulok.

Pannapa, one of the three leaders in round one, stumbled to a 75 for a total four under-par-140. 

The Thailand Mixed hosted by TrustGolf is supported by the Sports Authority of Thailand, the National Sports Development Fund, the Tourism Authority of Thailand, Bangkok Bank, B.Grimm Company, Bond Holdings, AISPLAY, Bridgestone, Trust Pharmacy, Trust Live Streaming and the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration. 

Fans can watch live streaming of the 3rd Thailand Mixed hosted by TrustGolf on  AISPLAY APP, https://www.facebook.com/trustgolfclub and at TrustGolf Youtube channel from 9am onwards during tournament days.

amateur Ramil Saelim
 

Published : October 08, 2021

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The Saudis Public Investment Fund Company (PIF) spent around £300 million to buy Newcastle United from the former owner Mike Ashley, as the English Premier League announced through their official website that the takeover has been completed.

The reports from all media outlets revealed that the Saudi-led fund group, with the backup of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, had proceeded to manage the possession of the famous football club after the group had successfully received approval from the Premier League.

Newcastle now owned by the wealthiest football club owner in the world

As a result, Newcastle United immediately becomes the team with the richest club owner in the world with assets worth up to £320 billion (about 14 trillion baht), surpassing Manchester City, which used to be the richest team in the English Premier League.

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Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), the famous French football team funded by Nasser Al-Khelaifi from the Qatar Investment Authority, currently has £220 billion in capital which is £100 billion less than Newcastle at the moment.

The arrival of the wealthy Saudi’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has delighted Newcastle football fans, with the hopes to draw famous players to join the team, and to have a chance of winning the championship. The team has not won any trophy for 66 years, with the last trophy being the FA Cup in 1955 while the last league title was in 1927 or 94 years ago.

Newcastle is currently positioned in the second-last, with just three points from seven games.

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Newcastle now owned by the wealthiest football club owner in the worldNewcastle now owned by the wealthiest football club owner in the world

The top 10 football clubs with the wealthiest owners in the world are as follows:
             
             1. Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund – Newcastle, UK (£320 billion)
             2. Qatar Investment Authority – PSG, France (£220 billion)  
             3. Sheikh Mansour – Manchester City, UK (£21 billion)
             4. Dietrich Mateschitz – RB Leipzig and RB Salzburg, Germany (£15.7 billion)
             5. Andrea Agnelli – Juventus, Italy (£14 billion)
             6. Roman Abramovich – Chelsea, UK (£10.5 billion)
             7. Philip Anschutz – LA Galaxy, US (£8.1 billion)
             8. Stan Kroenke – Arsenal, UK (£6.8 billion)
             9. Zhang Jindong – Inter Milan, Italy (£6.2 billion)
             10. Guo Guangchang – Wolves, UK (£5.2 billion)

Photo credit: Newcastle Twitter account

Published : October 08, 2021

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Altay of Kazakhstan underlined their supremacy over the 2021 Asian Women’s Club Volleyball Championship after stunning hosts Nakhon Ratchasima QminC VC in close three sets 25-22, 25-22, 25-20 in a highly-anticipated showdown at the Terminal 21 Hall here on Thursday.

Altay, which finished fourth place four times in a row in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019, had already competed in the 2018 Women’s Club World Championship in Shaoxing, China, where they came in a well-earned fifth position of eight teams participating.
 

With their fantastic win against the host side on Thursday, Altay will make their second attempt in the Women’s Club World Championship, which is due to take place in Ankara, Turkey from December 15 to 19, 2021, with six teams vying for the world crown. It will be the 16th edition of the prestigious competition which was first held in 1989.

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There, Altay will test their mettle against the world’s best professional volleyball clubs to go head-to-head in a bid to be crowned the top women’s club on planet. Three clubs have already secured their places including Imoco Volley Conegliano of Italy, European Volleyball Confederation (CEV) Women’s Champions League winners, VakifBank Istanbul of Turkey, CEV Women’s Champions League runners-up, Fenerbahce Opet Istanbul of Turkey, hosts and Turkish Women’s Volleyball League runners-up.

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The champions and runners-up of the South American Volleyball Confederation (CSV) Women’s Club Championship to be held in Brazil from October 21 to 25, 2021 will fill the remaining two vacancies.

Altay became the second team from Kazakhstan to capture the Asian Women’s Club title. Rahat Almaty (and Rahat CSKA) landed the crown in 2004 and 2007, while Altay reigned supreme in the 2021 edition, which is the third time in history for Kazakhstan.

Altay of Kazakhstan underlined their supremacy over the 2021 Asian Women’s Club Volleyball Championship after stunning hosts Nakhon Ratchasima QminC VC in close three sets 25-22, 25-22, 25-20

Earlier, Supreme Chonburi, former three-time Thailand League winners and successive two-time Asian Club champions, pulled off a scintillating straight-set 25-21, 25-18, 25-19 victory against Iran’s Super League winners Saipa in the third-place playoff to clinch bronze medal.

It was another remarkable feat of Supreme against Saipa, the strong team they had already beaten 3-1 in the preliminary Pool B clash earlier.

Control Committee President Mr Yermek Syrlybayev from Kazakhstan, middle, presided over the awards presentation, with AVC Secretary General Mr Kiattipong Radchatagriengkai, himself Technical Sub-Committee, left, and Technical Delegate Mr Emile Jabbour from Lebanon, right, in attendance. Altay of Kazakhstan received the Champions’ Trophy and gold medals, while Thailand’s Nakhon Ratchasima QminC VC and Supreme Chonburi finished second and third places to claim silver and bronze medals respectively.

Nakhon Ratchasima QminC VC player Chatchu-on Moksri and Nootsara Tomkom

FINAL RANKING

1. Altay (Kazakhstan)
2. Nakhon Ratchasima QminC VC (Thailand)
3. Supreme Chonburi (Thailand)
4. Saipa (Iran)
5. Zhetysu (Kazakhstan)
6. Choco Mucho (Philippines)
7. Rebisco (Philippines)
** Altay from Kazakhstan secured the lone berth on offer to compete in the 2021 FIVB Volleyball Women’s Club World Championship in Ankara, Turkey from December 15 to 19, 2021.

DREAM TEAM – INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

Most Valuable Player
Sana Anarkulova (No.2 Altay)

Best Outside Spikers
Nadiia Kodola (No.16 Altay)
Chatchu-on Moksri (No.19 Nakhon Ratchasima QminC VC)

Best Middle Blockers
Pouran Zare (No.14 Saipa)
Pleumjit Thinkaow (No.5 Supreme Chonburi)

Best Opposite Spiker
Kristina Belova (No.13 Altay)

Best Setter
Nootsara Tomkom (No.13 Nakhon Ratchasima QminC VC)

Best Libero
Madina Beket (No.2 Altay)

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Published : October 08, 2021

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Multiple-time kickboxing and Muay Thai world champion “Killer Kid” Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong wants to remind fans who the real boss is in the upcoming ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Grand Prix.

The 30-year-old is one of eight of the best featherweight kickboxers in the world, competing in the high profile tournament which commences on ONE: First Strike. Sitthichai will step into the Circle opposite Turkey’s Tayfun “Turbine” Ozcan in the semifinal round. The event goes down live from the Singapore Indoor Stadium on Friday, 15 October.

After analyzing his opponents previous fights and pinning down his style, Sitthichai believes Ozcan is a dangerous opponent.

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“Tayfun and I have never met before, but if you let me analyze him from watching his fight videos, I see him as a strong, hard hitter who can sting you all the time. And his roundhouse kick is quite dangerous,” Sitthichai said in an interview with ONE Championship.

Taking things a step further, however, Sitthichai also says he knows exactly what the difference will be in this fight. He’s crafted a meticulous game plan that he feels will bring him victory.

Sitthichai Eager to Prove He is the Best Fighter in the World

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“I still can see his weaknesses. His attacks may be quick, but not powerful, and he has a glass chin, too,” Sitthichai said.

“Moreover, I am a southpaw. This can be my advantage over him because he has never fought with a southpaw fighter before. He probably wouldn’t be able to handle a southpaw.

“As for my game plan to handle Tayfun’s boxing, I wouldn’t have to fight him straight, but I’d wait for him to follow up and seize the opportunity to attack faster than him.”

Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong wants to remind fans who the real boss is in the upcoming ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Grand Prix.

A victory for Sitthichai will see him push through to the quarterfinal round. From there, only two victories are needed to capture the ultimate prize — the prestigious Grand Prix title, and the opportunity to challenge for the featherweight kickboxing throne sometime next year.

More importantly, Sitthichai wants to prove to fans that he’s still a force to be reckoned with, and that he’s the best in the world at his craft.

“This comeback is a big opportunity to prove myself. I want to perform well and win this time. I want to prove to my fans that I’m the same old Sitthichai – the Sitthichai who is known as the best fighter in the world. And in this fight, I will prove that I am truly the best fighter in the world,” Sitthichai said.

“As for the next goal in ONE Championship, I will continue to maintain my performance and give it my best in every fight whether I win or lose. I will do my best.”

ONE Championship returns on Friday, October 15 with ONE: First Strike. The main event features a battle for the inaugural ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Championship between Giorgio “The Doctor” Petrosyan and Superbon.

Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong wants to remind fans who the real boss is in the upcoming ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Grand Prix.

Published : October 08, 2021

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Esports was officially announced two weeks ago as a professional sport in Thailand, together with football, volleyball, golf and snooker.

The move is an absolutely important one in the country’s history of the sport and, of course, video games.

To those who don’t know, esports, or electronic sports, is a form of competition based on video games played by professional players, whether as individuals or in teams.

Thailand Esports Federation (TESF) president Santi Lothong explained to The Nation that the difference between esports and general video game competitions is strict rules and discipline for the former, as well as the pressure on players, organisers and other related participants.

“Esport gamers play for fame or money, while normal gamers play for friendship and happiness and there is no serious punishment when they cheat,” he put it in simple terms.

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The president informed us that Thai players have actually participated in international tournaments, such as the World Cyber Games, since the 2000s. And, he, as a person in the video game industry, had since then supported players who had not trained professionally.

All in the game: Esports Federation chief sets sights on developing world-class players

“The first time that Thai national esport athletes participated in the Asian Games was 2018, in Malaysia’s Jakarta Palembang,” Santi said, adding that it made his federation proud after it had waited for more than 10 years to see this happen.

Asked what his inspiration was for joining and pushing the video game industry forward, Santi was sincere in saying that it was “money at first”, plus his love for competition and games since his childhood.

All in the game: Esports Federation chief sets sights on developing world-class players

However, as it was against official rules for a federation to generate money, he changed his target to improvement of esports in the country.

The TESF, Santi explained, focuses mainly on cultivating national athletes so they become winners in tournaments around the world.

TESF duties are several, ranging from choosing skillful players from private teams and providing training camps to educating players about esport rules.

“The athletes are like Wagyu beef, while we are just cheap, instant noodles,” he added lightly. “Our duties are to make potential or promising players precious.”

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Serious selection

Santi told us that playing skill is the first quality his federation looks for when selecting esport players for the national team. These players must have discipline, otherwise they will be treated as substitutes. However, athletes chosen as substitutes can be brought in as real team members in case they show “proven development”.

Also, each chosen player is required to practice in TESF training camps under strict schedules.

The president said the camps are to prepare potential athletes in four aspects – health, playing skill, teamwork and the information of each competitor.

Regarding teamwork, the president pointed out that more than one coach is required to unite members of the team. And, like other sports, both coaches and players must practise body language together, to communicate with each other without speaking during real matches.

“If the two sides are not familiar with nonverbal communication, their message signals during the game will of course be inaccurate,” he said.

All in the game: Esports Federation chief sets sights on developing world-class players

Weak points

The TESF president also told The Nation that players are generally not familiar with the strict discipline of some large tournaments. Moreover, some individuals have clearly not understood the importance of structural management.

“Esports in Thailand is like an SME, it needs a CEO to drive it forward. Also, the industry lacks big investors who can see the opportunity from it and know the potential of players,” Santi said.

The next step

Despite esports being already confirmed as a professional sport, the federation still has “headache issues” to work with.

The most important one – or the so-called next step of professional esports in the country – is to draw up effective, beneficial official regulations.

Santi told us clear regulations would help to facilitate the operation of the whole industry. On the other hand, “if the rules are drawn and executed carelessly, it would ruin the esports league and push the industry back to the beginning”, he warned.

All in the game: Esports Federation chief sets sights on developing world-class players

Asked what’s the last thing he would like to tell us, the president said he wished he were younger so he could have had time to solve mistakes in the past. He certainly cannot turn back the clock now, but promised to do his best in the present situation.

Sandi concluded that he wanted to train teachers nationwide about esports so they could teach their pupils how to play video games “creatively”.

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Supreme Chonburi grabbed bronze medal after overpowering Saipa in thrilling straight sets 25-21 25-18 25-19 in the third-place playoff in the 2021 Asian Womens Club Volleyball Championship at Terminal 21 Hall on Thursday.

For Supreme, to take bronze in this edition was a bit far from impressive as the Thai outfit performed well in the previous edition in China two years ago when they returned with silver medal aside from back-to-back Asian Club titles in 2017 and 2018 in Kazakhstan.

Against formidable Supreme, Saipa got off to a flying start but soon after that, the Thai side surged ahead to take command and from then, Saipa found no answer to the Supreme’s aggression. The home team went on their fine form, unleashing a barrage of spectacular attacks to capture the set 25-21.

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In the second set, veteran Malika Kanthong brought Supreme back on the right track, producing exceptional attacks and blocks to help her team lead with a two-point clear at 14-12. Supreme still played well defensively and offensively to win the set 25-18.

Supreme Chonburi grabbed bronze medal after overpowering Saipa

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Saipa still faced the same situation in the third set when they found Supreme a tough nut to crack and surrendered to the irresistible rivals 19-25 to entirely dash out their high hopes of making a comeback.

“For our team, even though we did not achieve our initial goal, at least we claimed the third place in this Championship. We learned our strong and weak points here in order that we can improve for better future tournaments,” Supreme captain Pleumjit Thinkaow said after the match.

Saipa finished fourth but also had something to be proud of as they wrote a new chapter of Iran volleyball by becoming the first Iran women’s team ever to finish top four in the Asian-level competitions.

Supreme captain Pleumjit Thinkaow

Supreme Chonburi grabbed bronze medal after overpowering Saipa

Supreme Chonburi grabbed bronze medal after overpowering Saipa

Published : October 08, 2021

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The head of Saudi Arabias sovereign wealth fund, Yasir Al Rumayyan, is set to be named as non-executive chairman of Newcastle United if it acquires the historic English soccer club, according to people familiar with the takeover talks.

Jamie Reuben, the son of billionaire businessman David Reuben, and Amanda Staveley, the financier who courted a deal with Newcastle United on behalf of the Saudi Public Investment Fund, are also in talks for board seats, said the people, who declined to be named as the discussions are private.

The talks are back on after more than a year’s delay now that Saudi Arabia is close to formally lifting a ban on broadcaster BeIn Media Group, a move first reported by Bloomberg.

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Qatar-based BeIN has been a major opponent of a Newcastle takeover, arguing to the U.K. Premier League that the Saudi ban and alleged piracy of BeIn content was doing massive damage to sports rights holders.

The Saudis walked away from the Newcastle talks in July 2020, citing prolonged regulatory issues and the pandemic.

Staveley and Reuben are currently in talks for a 10% stake each in the team, with PIF taking a majority 80% shareholding, the people added.

Reuben was a non-executive director at west London soccer club QPR before stepping down in October 2020, according to the team’s website.

Representatives for the Premier League, which has one of its largest broadcast contracts with BeIn, were not immediately available for comment. Spokespeople for the PIF and Reuben could not be reached for comment. A spokesman for Staveley declined to comment.

The new owners will take control at Newcastle a few weeks into the season, with the team currently positioned one place above the bottom. Each year, three out of the Premier League’s 20 teams get relegated, with a consequent drop in broadcast and other income.

The deal is being welcomed by the club’s long-suffering fans, while alarming human rights activists who have been pressing the international community to isolate Saudi Arabia over its treatment of government critics, women’s rights campaigners and other groups.

In return for recommending the Newcastle deal, the Premier League is expected to accept assurances from PIF that its interest in Newcastle United will be run separately from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, said a person familiar with the process.

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One-time Ladies European Tour champion Kanyalak Preedasuttijit fired an opening 65 to share the lead with 16-year-old boy Ramil Saelim after round one of the Bt3 million Thailand Mixed hosted by TrustGolf at the Lake View Resort and Country Club in Cham-Am, Petchaburi on Thursday.

The 23-year-old from Chonburi who claimed her biggest career win in the 2018 LET Thailand Championship at the Phoenix Gold Golf and Country Club sprinkled her round with eight birdies against a lone bogey on the 16th hole at the par 72 6,915-yard layout for the men and 6,269 for the women.

Since her victory in the home LET, Kanyalak had never again been on a lead in any tournament. But playing four successive events including a Thai LPGA event in Petchaburi last week (where she settled at tied 15th) helped her regain a long lost confidence.

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“I barely touched my equipment during the COVID-19 break. But my game has started picking up after playing three tournaments coming here. I feel good about my game especially my tee shots and putts,” said Kanyalak, hoping to stem the three-year drought of title.

Kanyalak shares lead with amateur Ramil at Thailand Mixed first round

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“I don’t want to set my goal too high at this point, but I wouldn’t mind winning again. I just have to hit the fairways, create more birdie chances and make some great putts,” added Kanyalak who just competed on this course three weeks ago in a Thai WPGA event.

Amateur Ramil who won the TrustGolf Amateur Qualifier at this course last week relied on his familiarity with the landscape to submit an unblemished scorecard highlighted with seven birdies.

“I played incredibly well. My approach shots went to the flag positions and my putts were reliable. Playing here two weeks in a row really benefits me. I feel so proud that all the hard work starts paying off,” said the boy from Phitsanulok who is a protégé of Chapchai Nirat, winner of the last Thailand Mixed event in Chiang Mai in April.

A stroke behind at lone third was  Chommapat Pongthanarak, winner of the Thai LPGA event in Khon Kaen two years ago. Her round of 66 featured eight birdies against two bogeys.

Four-time Asian Tour victor Chapchai, a co-winner along with Prom Meesawat in the second Thailand Mixed eventl, enjoyed an eagle on the 12th hole plus five birdies against two bogeys to sit two shots off the lead.

“I didn’t expect to do well because I’ve been out of competition since I won the Thailand Mixed in Chiang Mai. I’ve focused on teaching youngsters at my academy and really lack in practice. However, I try to use the basic knowledge that I reach the kids to get through today’s round,” said the 38-year-old Chapchai who shared the trophy with Prom in the last Thailand Mixed due to bad light after they were tied in the play-off. Joining Chapchai at tied fourth were Sangchai Kaewcharoen and Wanchana Poruangrong, each with a 67.

  The Thailand Mixed hosted by TrustGolf is supported by the Sports Authority of Thailand, the National Sports Development Fund, the Tourism Authority of Thailand, Bangkok Bank, B.Grimm Company, Bond Holdings, AISPLAY, Bridgestone, Trust Pharmacy, Trust Live Streaming and the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration.

Fans can watch live streaming of the 3rd Thailand Mixed hosted by TrustGolf on  AISPLAY APP, https://www.facebook.com/trustgolfclub and at TrustGolf Youtube channel from 9am onwards during tournament days.

Chommapat Pongthanarak

Published : October 07, 2021

By : THE NATION