In a remarkable display of strength and determination, Thai weightlifters excelled at the 2023 World Youth Weightlifting Championships held in Guadalajara, Mexico, from November 15 to 23. The highlight of Thailand's success was the outstanding performance of "Ice" Phattharathida Wongsing, securing 2 silver medals and 1 bronze in the women's 71 kg category.
Phattharathida's journey to victory began with the snatch category, where she lifted 92 kilograms, clinching a well-deserved bronze. Despite a challenging Clean and Jerk round, she managed to lift 116 kilograms, securing a silver medal and concluding with an impressive total weight of 208 kilograms.
Meanwhile, "Aum" Pawanrat Chatkaew, competing in the 59 kg category, exhibited resilience. Although she faced challenges in the snatch category, finishing at 79 kilograms, she showcased perseverance in the Clean and Jerk section. Pawanrat's admirable performance landed her in the 10th position.
The Thai weightlifting team, led by manager Mr. Somphp Kontong, celebrated Pawanrat's 18th birthday, expressing support and camaraderie. The overall competition witnessed a dominating performance by the host nation's Mariana Garcia Gomez, claiming 3 gold medals with a total weight of 216 kilograms.
Svitlana Samuliak from Ukraine emerged as a force to be reckoned with, securing 3 gold medals with a total weight of 214 kilograms. The Thai contingent, including athletes and officials, is scheduled to arrive at Suvarnabhumi Airport on November 22, 2023, at 2:55 p.m.
The success of Thai weightlifters at the 2023 World Youth Championships underscores their dedication and skill on the international stage, bringing pride to the nation.
Bangkok, Thailand - Mr. Prachaya Keeritinant, President of the Thai Weightlifting Association, extends gratitude to the Royal Thai Navy for providing weightlifting athletes with the opportunity to utilize hyperbaric oxygen therapy, expediting their recovery from injuries.
Mr. Prachaya Keeritinant revealed that the Royal Thai Navy, under Vice Admiral Adung Paneiam, the Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Navy, has assigned Rear Admiral Natt Isarangkoon Na Ayudhya, the Director of the Naval Medical Department, to oversee the special case of Thai national weightlifting athletes using hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy at 100% purity for physical recovery. In this recent initiative, General Wisut Dechsakul, Secretary-General of the Weightlifting Association, and Lieutenant Colonel Wutchai Isara, the Association's advisor, led a team of athletes for treatment at the Somdej Phra Pin Klao Hospital, Royal Thai Navy Medical Service and Aviation Department, located on Somdej Phra Chao Taksin Road, Bukkhalo Subdistrict, Thon Buri District, Bangkok, on Wednesday, November 15, 2026.
"On behalf of the Thai Weightlifting Association, we sincerely thank the Royal Thai Navy for their consistent support. The use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy is another way to expedite the recovery of athletes injured during training or competitions. It complements traditional treatments with medication or physical therapy," stated Mr. Prachaya Keeritinant.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy, also known as hyperbaric chamber treatment, involves breathing 100% pure oxygen under high-pressure conditions. This method aids in quicker recovery by delivering a higher quantity of oxygen to the bloodstream compared to normal atmospheric pressure. Mr. Prachaya Keeritinant emphasized that this approach is an additional means to help athletes recover swiftly and resume normal life beyond standard medical or physical rehabilitation.
