China, May 19- wins the hearts of the cheering crowd! Team Thailand lost to Japan at the Badminton World Mixed Team Championships "Total Energy BWF Sudiraman Cup 2023”
badminton mixed team world championship "Total Energy BWF Sudirman Cup 2023” at Suzhou Olympic Sports Center, Suzhou, People's Republic of China On the morning of Friday, May 19, 2023, it was a competition in the final 8 teams between the Thai team and Japan, the second favorite of the program.
In the first mixed category, world No. 3 Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Sapsiree Taerattanachai lost to Kyohei Yamashita and Naru Shinoda, ranked 19th. World 1-2, games 21-19, 21-23, 13-21, giving Japan a 1-0 lead.
The second pair, in the women's singles category, Pornpawee Chochuwong, world number 12, overtook her comeback to win world number one Akane Yamaguchi 2-1 19-21, 21- 17, 21-11 Thais follow the rivalry as 1-1 pairs
In the third match, men's singles world No. 9 "View" Kulwut Witidsant defeated world No. 3 Koai Naraoka of Japan 2-0, 21-12, 21-13, leading Thailand 2-1.
In the fourth match of the women's doubles category, "Gift" Jongkolphan Kititharakul and "View" Rawinda Prajongjai, ranked 9th in the world, lost to Nami Matsuyama and Chiharu Chida, ranked 2nd. The world narrowly went 1-2 games 17-21, 22-20, 18-21, causing Japan to draw a 2-2 draw.
5th match, men's doubles Dechapol Puavaranukroh and "Sky" Kittinupong Ketren lost to Takuro Hoki and Yuko Kobabashi, ranked third in the world. Unfortunately, 1-2 games, 21-19, 10-21, 18-21.
Causing Japan to win 3-2 pairs, through to the semi-finals, waiting to meet the winner between China and Indonesia this evening, while the Thai team stopped the route for only the final 8 teams.
Khunying Pattama Leesawattrakul Committee of the International Olympic Committee Vice President of the Badminton World Federation and President of the Badminton Association of Thailand In the royal patronage, he said, “I salute the Thai badminton team in the mixed badminton world championships. "Total Energy BWF Sudirman Cup 2023” in Suzhou People's Republic of China who can perform according to the goals set by the Badminton Association of Thailand It was initially placed in the knockout round of the last 8 teams, most importantly, able to defeat the team placed in the group like Indonesia, which has many of the world's top talents, 3-2 pairs, qualifying as group championship team
“In the knockout round of the last 8 teams, the Thai team has to meet with the Japanese team, the last runner-up. Every Thai badminton player, every type, helps each other to do their best. Although our Thai national team unfortunately lost to the Japanese team 2-3 pairs, but all types of Thai athletes fought admirably, I believe that Thai sports fans will feel the fighter shown. too"
“This Thai badminton team has many young athletes who have had the opportunity to join the team to gain experience in world-class competitions to bring inspiration to further develop their skills to step up to support them. in the Thai national team in the near future.”
“Thank you for the cooperation of the coaches, athletes and staff of every Thai badminton team. Those who help create great works and reputation for Thailand in the badminton world mixed team championship. "Total Energy BWF Sudirman Cup 2023 "In the past, the Thai national team has won bronze medals 3 times in 2013, 2017, 2019," Khunying Pattama said.
“For next week, Thai badminton players will have an important program to participate in the “Perodua Malaysia Masters 2023” tournament at HSBC level. BWF World Tour Super 500 in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Between 23-28 May, which is another one of List of collecting world points to go to the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France.
“Then, at the end of May, we invite fans. Thai sports people come to cheer on Thai badminton players on the edge of the court in the badminton competition "Toyota Gazoo Racing Thailand Open 2023", a tournament at HSBC level. BWF World Tour Super 500 for the King's Cup with a total prize money of $ 420,000 or about 14,280,000 baht between May 30 and June 4 at Indoor Stadium Huamark. Importantly, this item is one of List of collecting world points to go to the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France.
Sports fans can buy tickets now at every branch of Thai Ticket Major. There are day-to-day tickets with a variety of prices to choose from, ranging from 800, 400, 200 and 100 baht for sports fans who cannot visit the stadium. Can follow and watch live broadcasts via Youtube channel: BWF TV, including being able to watch and cheer on Thai athletes via True Visions from June 1-4, 2023 .-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency