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Thailand's kabaddi team won a historic bronze medal at the Asian Games in Japan, but coach Santhiporn Chuea Thai's car was submerged in floodwaters at a Bangkok sports stadium.

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Thailand's kabaddi coach posted bittersweet news after leading his team to a bronze medal at the Asian Games in Japan, only to have his car submerged under water at Hua Mark sports stadium in Bangkok. Thailand's men's kabaddi team lost to India 28-66 in the semi-final at the 20th Asian Games held at Tokai Citizen Gymnasium in Japan on September 25, but secured a historic bronze medal. Coach Santhiporn Chuea Thai announced on Facebook on September 26 that while his team won the medal in Japan, his vehicle was flooded mid-roof under the Hua Mark stadium in Bangkok.

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