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Published on December 11, 2007

The final day of table tennis proved disastrous for the hosts as Thai players had to be content with bronze, as their progress was cut short in the semi-finals in both the men's and women's categories.

Phuchong committed a series of errors to hand the Chinese-born Gao, ranked 11th in the world, a berth in the summit match. "I can't blame anyone but myself. I had entered the competition as the underdog. I had set my eyes on the bronze, but considering the form that I was in I should have finished better," Phuchong said.

It story of the second semi-final was nothing different for the Thais, as Phuchong's younger brother Phakphoom was upset by long-time rival Nguyen Nam hai of Vietnam.

In the women's category, experienced Nanthana Kamwong of Thailand was edged by Wang Yuegu of Singapore 4-2. Anisara Muangsuk also failed to qualify for the final, going down 4-2 to Ng Sock Khim of Malaysia.

Somporn Suphop

 The Nation

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