Junpim and Thongyim claim gold. Thai lifters, displaying plenty of power and strength, won three medals, including two gold, on the opening day of the SEA Games weightlifting competition at Bacolod Convention Centre. World champion Junpim Kuntatean was clearly the centre of attraction, capturing the women’s 58kg crown.

Top Thais take a big tumble

[BADMINTON] Reigning mixed doubles champions Sudket Prapakamol and Saralee Thungthongkham lost in the 23rd SEA Games quarter-finals in what turned out to be a disappointing day for Thai players. World No 5 and Asian champions Sudket and Saralee, who made a great impact in the World Championships in Anaheim, US, where they advanced to the semi-finals, were stunned by Indonesia’s Anggun Nugroho and Yunita Tetty, ranked world No 16 and runners-up at the Indonesian Open, in a hard-fought 10-15 15-7 9-15 battle.

It’s a poor day in the pool

[WRAP UP] It was, undoubtedly, a poor day for Thailand. Their swimmers were below par in most of the events but their weightlifters saved the blushes by showing their class and power in the 23rd SEA Games yesterday.

Tavarit, Jakkrit hit bulls eye

[SHOOTING] Thailand’s rifle and pistol aces Tavarit Majchacheep and Jakkrit Panichpatikum stole the limelight in the shooting competition at the PSC-PSNA Shooting Range yesterday.

SEA GAMES: A STINK IN THE RING

Kaew falls to judges and Magliquian