The Nation looks back on some of the international sports competitions where our national athletes excelled, bringing fame and glory to the Kingdom. The first part of this review features five memorable events while the top five is due in tomorrow’s issue.

Yupa and Usa get their revenge

[BEACH VOLLEYBALL] In a rematch of the SEA Games final in the Philippines early this month, Thailand B’s Yupa Phukrongploy and Usa Tenpaksee yesterday avenged their defeat to compatriots Jarunee Sannok and Kamolthip Kulna with a scintillating straight-set victory. On a scorching day at Patong Beach, the Phuket Thailand FIVB World Challenger Women’s Beach Volleyball Tournament kicked off with all four local teams advancing to the second round.