'Ball' gets Czeched on clay
Thailand's Paradorn Srichaphan suffered a humiliating defeat in the US$125,000 (Bt4.8 million) Czech Open in Prostejov yesterday when he lost to a lowly-ranked player in the first round.
Local girl wins gold
[BOXING] Thailand's Prakaidao Paakmalee won the gold medal yesterday in the women's 48-kilogramme event at the World Amateur Muaythai Championships, while six male Thai boxers advanced to the final.
Thais give Indians a lesson
[VOLLEYBALL] Local team Sangsom taught Indian team Chennai a lesson with a straight sets win in the curtain-raiser of the Princess Cup Women's Volleyball Invitation tournament at the Ramkhamhaeng University Gymnasium yesterday.
IT'S ALL IN THE GAME Chatchawal gets an English lesson
It's not always necessary for Thai athletes who compete overseas to speak fluent English. Thailand's Chatchawal Khaola-or won the gold medal in Valencia, Spain, at the World University Taekwondo Championships, and he knew what his medal was called in English. But did he know the English term for a silver medal?
