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Flooding causes millions in damage at Thailand’s sports hub in Hua Mak
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Heavy flooding inundated Thailand's Sports Authority (SAT) headquarters in Bangkok's Hua Mak, causing extensive damage to national sports facilities and equipment.
The Amateur Weightlifting Association reported nearly 20 million baht in damage, with critical training equipment submerged, prompting the relocation of the national team's camp.
Thailand Cycling Association's Velodrome suffered severe damage, destroying national team bicycles and vital equipment, which may force the cancellation of an upcoming championship event.
The widespread deluge paralyzed the Hua Mak area and eastern Bangkok, leading to university closures and necessitating emergency aid for residents amidst power cuts and supply shortages.
Puripol seals Asian Games sprint double with 200m gold
Today 21:04Key points summarised by AI
Puripol Boonson achieved a remarkable sprint double at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, securing the men’s 200m gold with a time of 19.88 seconds, following his earlier 100m title.
Boonson demonstrated exceptional speed by setting new Asian Games records in both the 100m (9.90s) and the 200m semi-finals (20.10s).
Thailand garnered further success with Kunathip Yia-on earning a second consecutive kurash bronze, and Kunlavut Vitidsarn guaranteeing at least a bronze in men’s singles badminton, marking the nation's first medal in this event in 56 years.
The country's medal tally climbed to nine gold, seven silver, and ten bronze, with Kunlavut's badminton medal pending formal addition.