Thai Athletes Win 19 Medals at World Bodybuilding Championships
Thailand Secures Third Place Overall with Five Gold Medals
The Thai national team excelled at the 15th World Bodybuilding and Fitness Championships, held from November 5 to 11 at the Canary Reef Resort in the Maldives, by securing a total of 19 medals, including 5 golds.
This achievement earned them 3rd place overall in both men's and women's categories.
The gold medalists included Jiraphan Pongkham in men's bodybuilding (under 60 kg), who is also a SEA Games gold medalist; Surasak Panruang in men’s master bodybuilding (age 40–49, under 80 kg); Ratchasap Charoensap in men’s sports physique (over 180 cm); and rising star Kanticha Srichan, who won gold in both women's junior fitness (under 21) and women's junior model physique (under 21).