Thai Takraw Sweeps Three Golds – Thailand Climbs to Second on Asian Beach Games Medal Count
Thailand swept all three takraw gold medals at the Asian Beach Games in Hainan on April 27, climbing to second place overall in the medal count with six golds.
Thai takraw athletes delivered outstanding performances at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, Hainan Province, China on April 27, 2025, claiming all three gold medals on the final championship day.
In women's doubles, Thai pair Chutathip Kanthathong and Aariya Homdee dominated North Korean opponents Kim Hyo-gyong and Cha Sol-gyong, winning 2-0 (12-8, 12-3) and claiming gold.
In mixed doubles, Supawalee Wongkhamjun and Pak Pong Detcherung defeated North Koreans Kim Il-sin and Han Song 2-0 (12-6, 12-10) to secure the gold medal.
In men's doubles, Sorasak Tao-siri and Jirati Chantaleang fought a closely contested match against Iraq's Ali Jalil and Ahmad Abdulrahman, losing the second set before rallying to win 2-1 (12-7, 9-12, 12-3).
With these victories, Thailand now stands second on the medal standings with 6 gold, 5 silver, and 3 bronze medals. Host nation China leads with 14 gold, 11 silver, and 5 bronze, while the Philippines sits third with 3 gold, 2 silver, and 2 bronze.
