Seven in a row for the Thai soccer team. Thailand retained their SEA Games soccer crown for seventh time in a row after an excellent 3-0 victory over bitter rivals Vietnam at the Panaad Stadium in Bacolod City early last night. Teeratep “Leesaw” Winothai was the star of the show with a hat-trick of goals which ensured him the Golden Boot award. It was a great way to celebrate Thailand’s 100th match in the SEA Games.

Philippines cannot lose, but Thailand are second

After amassing 114 gold medals on the penultimate day of the 23rd SEA Games, hosts the Philippines need not win a single gold medal today to become the overall champions for the first time in history.

SEA GAMES: MARATHON GOLD

Thai runner defies the odds in Manila

In Muay, Wai Kru the medals shared

Thailand and the Philippines both won three gold medals in the SEA Games Muay and Wai Kru competitions yesterday, but the powerful Lansanh Masopha of Laos was the biggest winner of the day, collecting 200 million kip (about Bt930,000) in cash incentives for his win.

Aussies dominate Phuket Triathlon

[TRIATHLON] The only thing more brilliant than the sunshine in Phuket yesterday was the performance put on by Greg Bennett of Australia as he dethroned his compatriot and titleholder Craig Alexander to win the 12th Phuket Triathlon.