Chulalongkorn University Honors Asian Games Medal-Winning Athletes
Chulalongkorn University held a ceremony to honor its student athletes who competed at the 20th Asian Games, where they won one gold and two bronze medals in taekwondo. University President Professor Dr. Wilert Phuriwachr presented awards and praised the athletes' dedication and sportsmanship. The university also noted that 29 current students from 11 faculties have been selected to represent Thailand at the 2026 Asian Games.
Chulalongkorn University held a ceremony to honor and congratulate student athletes who participated in the 20th Asian Games on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, in Room 202 of the Jamjuree 4 Building. The event aimed to recognize their abilities and dedication as national team representatives in international competition. University President Professor Dr. Wilert Phuriwachr presented souvenirs, offered advice, and extended congratulations to the athletes.
Professor Dr. Wilert Phuriwachr said the university is proud that its students were selected to represent Thailand at the continental level, noting their hard training, friendship, sportsmanship, and ability, which brought honor to the country and the university. He thanked the athletes, coaches, and everyone involved, and wished them success in both academics and sports.
Associate Professor Dr. Sukanya Samaiboon said Chulalongkorn currently has 29 students from 11 faculties selected to represent Thailand at the 2026 Asian Games, 21 of whom are in the national sports talent program. The athletes have demonstrated their abilities and brought prestige to the nation and the university, especially in taekwondo, where they won one gold and two bronze medals.
The taekwondo medalists are Ballang Thapthimdaeng from the Faculty of Communication Arts (gold, men’s under 68 kg), Patsakorn Poolkoed from the Faculty of Sports Science (bronze, women’s under 49 kg), and Natkamol Wasna from the Faculty of Arts (bronze, women’s under 57 kg). Other students from various faculties also competed in multiple sports and performed well in both individual and team events.
