Thai Badminton Champions: Nong Pink and Kulwut Vitidsarn Make History in 2023

2023-12-30 01:00:00

In the case of “Nong Pink”, she successfully won the 2023 World Youth Women’s Singles Championship in the United States. In early October, “Nong Pink”, who was number 2 in the program and number 56 at that time, defeated Indonesia’s rising star athlete Kiara Marvella Handoyo, number 355 in the world, 2-0. 21-11 and 21-9

Winning this championship also made “Nong Pink” at the age of 16 years old become the 7th world youth champion of Thailand following Ratchanok Inthanon, Maneepong Jongjit, Rojana Jutthabunditkul, Dechaphon Puavara. Nukroh, Kittinupong

Keturen and Kulwut Wititsarn

A 16-year-old wonder girl who has “May” Ratchanok, her senior, as her idol. Still won another championship at the World Tour Super 100 level, the Bergamot KL Masters Malaysia 2023 in Malaysia on November 5, 2023 by defeating Kim Ju-eun, number 120 in the world, from South Korea, 2-0, Game 21. -12 and 24-22 count as two championship wins in a row. After the World Youth War in October It was also the first World Tour championship in Nong Pink’s life.

In this regard, “Nong Pink” opened up to the Siam Sports News team that in 2024 he will have to try to develop his skills and playing techniques to a higher level in order to cope with competition with world-class athletes. In bigger tournaments Whether it’s Super 300, 500 or 750 as well.

The part that many people cheer for And they were approached to try working in the entertainment industry. “Nong Pink” also revealed that he was not interested in this matter. and was not interested in working in the entertainment industry either Now and now I want to focus on training and competing. To perform your best as a badminton athlete There are still many challenges and proofs that I have not yet been able to complete.

As for “Chao View” Kulwut Vitidsarn, who has been in form for the past 1-2 years, I must say that he is one of the best and most notable people in the industry. It created another page in history for the Thai badminton industry. By winning the men’s singles world championship in a big way. At the competition in Copehagen Denmark

In the final round, Kunlawut, as number 3 of the program and number 3 in the world, who has a degree as the former champion in 2022 (that year lost to Victor Aselsen, number 1 in the world from Denmark), had to duel with Kodai Nara. Oka, a tough and tough guy from Japan, ranked number 4 in the world, has previously met 6 times, both of them taking turns losing and winning the same number 3 times.

The first game, Kunlawut lost 19-21 before the second game, Kunlawut came back to win 21-18, and in the third game it was “Kunlawut” who showed his endurance. Beat the young Japanese hitter 21-7, making the game 2-1, 19-21, 21-18, 21-7, a record for history. Successfully won the men’s singles world championship. It is considered the first men’s singles champion of Thailand.

At the same time, it is also considered Kulwut’s third championship in 2023, following the India Open 2023 in January, in the final round of the said program. The person shows off his work. By unlocking and defeating Vi

Tor Aselsen, number 1 in the world from Denmark, won for the first time 2-1 following meeting 6 times. Previously, Kulwut was the defeated side.

Another championship that he won in 2023 was the Thailand Open, where he defeated Lee Chuk Yew from Hong Kong in two straight games. The championship in that tournament made Kunlawut the fourth male athlete, counting only the men’s singles category. who won this championship following Somphon Kukasemkit (year 1990), Bunsak Phonsana (year 2004) and Thanongsak Saensomboonsuk (year 2016)

Unfortunately, in the US Open 2023 competition, which was held in mid-July, Kunlawut Vitidsarn, who played as number 1 of the program and number 4 in the world, lost to Li Si Feng, number 7 in the world from China. 0 -2

The game resulted in only runner-up.

As for Kunlawut, Thai sports fans must be excited and root for him a little. Because following winning the men’s singles world championship had to face injury Including being sick with the flu causing him to have to be admitted to the hospital

which came back to compete once more at the end of the year It makes him not in a very ready and perfect physical condition. Until losing to the underdog in many matches Which cannot be denied either that many consecutive defeats It also affects the person’s mental state and confidence in playing.

In the year 2023, the badminton athletes They also helped each other to perform excellently in many tournaments. Especially in the first 7 months, when they won the championship, many Thai feather fans were indifferent to admiring them. Whether it’s the debut of the first championship of 2023 from the pair of siblings “Anna” Nantakarn and “Moona” Benyapa Iamsaard who showed excellent form and won the Princess Sirivannavari Thailand Masters championship. Sat 2023, early February.

Winning the championship of “Mew” Pornpawee Chochuwong in the Yonex Swiss Open 2023, a World Tour 300 tournament in Switzerland. in March In that match, Pornpawee, as number 11 in the world, won.

Meir Blindfeldt, number 23 in the world, from Denmark, 2-0, unlocked his first World Tour title in nearly three years.

As for July, “Mae” Suphanida Ketthong unlocked her first championship at the World Tour level. In the YONEX US Open 2023, a World Tour Super 300 tournament that the United States has successfully given itself. By defeating Gao Fangjie, number 73 in the world, from China, in 2 games in a row, the Chinese woman in the playoffs defeated Ratchanok Inthanon of Thailand as well. Meanwhile, “Mae” also received another runner-up in another event in Canada. This year

As for “Bass” Dechaphon Puavaranukroh and “Porpo” Sapsiree Taerattanachai, it must be said that in the year 2023, the formerly hot form of both has decreased somewhat. However, they can still win the championship. 1 event in the Malaysia Masters 2023 competition at the end of May. In that match, “Bass-Popo”, who is still number 3 in the world, defeated Feng Yanze and Huang Dongping, number 8 in the world from China in At that time it was 2-1 in the black match.

Unfortunately, in the Toyota Gazoo Racing Thailand Open battle in early June. Both lost in the final round to Kim Wan Ho and Jong Na Eun, world number 9 from South Korea, 1-2 games, causing them to miss out on winning two tournaments in a row.

As for another runner-up, “Bass-Porpo” did it in the Daihatsu Japan Open 2023 World Tour, Super 750 level, in Japan at the end of July. By the said tournament Both lost to Yuta Watanabe and

Arisa Higashino, world number 2 from Japan at that time, 1-2 games

At the end of the year, in early December, “Jew” Lalinrat Chaiyawan successfully unlocked her first World Tour championship. By defeating Line Christophersen Competitors from Denmark in the women’s singles final in India.

As for “Gift” Jongkolphan Kittitarakul and “View” Rawinda Prajongjai, Thailand’s No. 1 women’s guide, this year unfortunately missed out on winning the championship following competing in two finals but losing to their competitors in both matches. Both entered the first final of 2023 in the Cache of Clans Arctic Open 2023, a World Tour 500 tournament in Finland in mid-October. Before losing to Liu Sheng Chu and Tan Ning from China 0-2 games before losing to this Chinese rival once more in the Yonex French Open 2023, a World Tour tournament. Per 750 in France two weeks later, 0-2 game.

While “May” Ratchanok Inthanon must say that this year It wasn’t a very good year for him. Because of dealing with illness and injury since the beginning of the year As a result, the season had to start later than other athletes. It also causes a lack of connection.

Due to playing for most of the year, this year Ratchanok competed in 1 event in the World Tour Super 500 match, Canada Open 2023, before losing to Akane Yamaguchi, number 1 in the world, Japanese. 0 -2 games

Before in early September He will be injured in his left ankle. Due to the slippery field surface in the Hong Kong Open 2023, which caused him to withdraw from the competition in the final 16 following returning to Thailand and

He received an MRI scan and found that he had a torn ligament around his left ankle. The doctor recommends that you need to stay for at least 6-8 weeks.

This injury caused Ratchanok to end the 2023 racing season immediately and miss out on helping the country. Compete in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou. People’s Republic of China as well, which resulted from having to recover from a long injury. It caused Ratchanok’s world ranking in women’s singles to fall out of the top 8 in the world for the first time in many years.

The Badminton Association of Thailand Under the management of Khunying Pattama Leesawattrakul, President of the association in 2023, continues to carry out various activities to develop the industry continuously. both promoting Send athletes out to compete to earn points and gain experience throughout the year. Including organizing competitions both within the country at all levels. By organizing two important international tournaments: Thailand Masters 2023 and Thailand Open 2023.

In addition, it has signed a cooperation agreement with two South Korean badminton organizations, the Badminton Association of the Republic of Korea and the Badminton Association of Gwangju City, to jointly develop this sport in a complete manner, including athletes, coaches, referees, and scientific knowledge. Sports Including laying down guidelines for the development of professional badminton leagues together in parallel. In addition, there will be in-depth cooperation at the club level as well.

That signing It took place in May 2023 with Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul. Member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC Member) Vice President of the World Badminton Federation and the President of the Badminton Association of Thailand along with Mr. Kim Jong Su, the President of the Federation badminton asia and Vice President of the South Korean Badminton Association and Mr. Hong Sung Gil, President of the Gwangju City Badminton Association. South Korea Be a witness together.

While competing at the national team level in 2023, the Badminton Sports Association Created results by winning 2 gold medals, 2 silver medals, and 3 bronze medals at the 32nd SEA Games in Cambodia in May, with 2 medals

Gold is earned in the women’s team category. This is the 9th championship, following 1965, 1971, 2005, 2011, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2021, as well as the 6th consecutive championship, as well as receiving a gold medal. From the women’s singles “May” Suphanida Ketthong who defeated “Jew” Lalinrat Chaiyawan in the final.

As for the 19th Asian Games in China in September, they won 1 bronze medal from the women’s team category in the Sudirman 2023 battle or the 2023 World Mixed Team Badminton Championships in China. Thailand stopped at the 8th round.

The final team following narrowly losing to Japan, second place in the program, 2-3 pairs.

In 2024, the Badminton Sports Association We still focus on promoting and developing the industry at all levels. Both organizing competitions at the national level and sending athletes to compete at the international level Importantly, we are also ready to push Thai athletes towards victory at the international level. Especially the Olympic Games which is in the history of the Thai badminton industry that no one has ever gone on to win a medal

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