Photo courtesy of Thai PBS

 

Teenage fighter Watcharakul Limjittrakorn has claimed Thailand’s first gold medal at the 33rd SEA Games. She triumphed in the women’s freestyle Poomsae taekwondo event with a score of 7.900 points on Wednesday. Her victory, achieved at the Fashion Island shopping mall, marks a significant achievement for the 19-year-old athlete.

 

The silver medal was awarded to Nicole Alethea Khaw from Singapore, while the bronze went to Phouttavan Chanthakhammany of Laos. Watcharakul’s win adds to her growing list of accolades, including a bronze at the 2024 Taekwondo World Championships. This gold medal accomplishment not only contributes to her career but brings pride to the host nation.

 

Watcharakul, also known as Nano, expressed her initial nervousness and pressure before the competition. Despite these feelings, she managed to maintain composure and focus, which she credits for her success. The athlete is already looking forward to future competitions, with plans to compete in next year’s Asian Championships followed by the World Championships.

 

Experts view her victory as a promising start for Thailand in the games, potentially inspiring other athletes to excel. Her accomplishments also highlight the growing prominence of women in competitive sports in Thailand. As the niece of People’s Party MP Taopiphop Limjittrakorn, her win holds personal significance as well.

 

Looking ahead, Watcharakul is expected to continue her training and preparation for the Asian Championships and World Championships. Her progress will be watched by many as she aims to build on her success and represent Thailand on the international stage, reported Thai PBS.

 

Key Takeaways

• Watcharakul Limjittrakorn wins Thailand's first gold at SEA Games.
• She plans to compete in Asian and World Championships next.
• Victory highlights growing role of women in Thai sports.

 

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  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Thai PBS 2025-12-10

 

 

 

Congratulations 👏 🥇to her & nice looking lady