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Young Japanese rider Taiga Ishihara claimed the boys' championship at the Central Thailand Balance Bike 2026 competition held in Suphanbury Province, also placing third and fourth in older age categories.

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The Robinson Lifestyle Suphanburi Balance Bike 2026 competition, the third Central Thailand balance bike and cycling championship, was held on August 15–16, 2026 at Robinson Lifestyle Suphanbury in Suphanbury Province. The youth competition was for children aged 1.6 to 9 years and featured a lively atmosphere. In the boys' age group 2.1–2.5 years, Taiga Ishihara won the championship and received the honour cup from Industry Minister Verawut Silpaarchai. Ishihara also claimed third place in the 3.1–3.6 year age group and fourth place in the 3.6–4 year category.

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