Thai Boccia Team Eyes Gold at World Championships in Seoul
Thailand's boccia team heads to Seoul in August 2025 for the World Championships, targeting gold as preparation for the Asian Para Games later that year. The squad of eight athletes will face elite global competitors including Brazil, Portu
Thailand's national boccia team is heading to Seoul, South Korea to compete in the World Boccia Championships 2026 from August 24 to September 4, 2025. The Thai squad will face elite boccia athletes from around the globe while targeting an important milestone before the Asian Para Games 2026 in Nagoya, Japan later in the year.
The world championship serves as a critical test for Thai boccia on the global stage. The team will compete across multiple classifications with experienced and internationally accomplished athletes, including BC1 Visnu Houtpradit, BC2 Vorawut Sangampha, Phakaphum Linchoom, and Sattanan Brahmasiri, BC3 Jarunsak Chamdaeng and Ludamani Khlahauy, plus BC4 Pornchai Labhyen and Nualchan Phon.
According to World Boccia rankings as of August 1, 2025, Vorawut Sangampha holds the highest ranking among Thai athletes at fifth globally in BC2. Ludamani Khlahauy ranks 16th globally, Pornchai Labhyen 20th, and Nualchan Phon 21st in BC4, while Visnu Houtpradit ranks 22nd, Sattanan Brahmasiri 29th, and Phakaphum Linchoom 31st.
Competition will be intense as Thailand faces leading boccia nations including Brazil, Portugal, and England, all with world-class athletes and extensive international experience. The Thai team has set a target of winning one gold medal, requiring careful preparation of tactics, precision, and mental control in each match.
Key events include BC2 Men with Vorawut Sangampha and BC4 Men with Pornchai Labhyen, as well as the team event featuring Visnu Houtpradit, Phakaphum Linchoom, and Sattanan Brahmasiri as core members. Team competition rules require three athletes from the same classification representing different genders, demanding individual skill, communication, and teamwork.
For Thai boccia, the Seoul championships represent more than just competition results; it serves as a platform to gain experience and evaluate athlete performance before the major challenge ahead in October. After the world championships, the Thai team will immediately move to the Asian Para Games 2026 in Nagoya from October 18-24, 2025, competing across 11 events. Major competitors in Asia include China, Indonesia, and Japan.
For the team event at the Asian Para Games, Thailand plans to field Piyarat Tey, Vorawut Sangampha, and Phakaphum Linchoom as core members. From Seoul to Nagoya, the Thai boccia team's 2025 journey extends beyond the world championships—it represents another critical test to identify strengths, areas for improvement, and international experience to build momentum before the October Asian Para Games challenge.
The Thai boccia team's goal is not simply to compete, but to fight in every frame, maximize every point, and deliver the best possible performance for Thailand on both the world and Asian stages.
