On December 17, 2022, Mr. Anucha Burapachaisri, Deputy Secretary-General to the Prime Minister for Political Affairs Acting as a spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office revealed that General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Admire the results of the 2022 World Weightlifting Championships or 2022 IWF World Championships in Bogotá, Colombia. which ended on December 16, 2022 by the Thai national weightlifting team Able to win prizes from the competition up to 18 medals, divided into 5 gold medals, 6 silver medals and 7 bronze medals.
A spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office revealed that The Thai national weightlifting team has done a great job. The victories from the competition models are as follows: 45 kg female model from Thanthorn Sukcharoen 2 gold medals, 1 silver medal and from Siriwimon Pramongkol 1 gold medal, 2 silver medals, 55 kg male model from Thiraphong Silachai 2 gold medals, model 67 Kg. Male from Sor.D.P. Wissanu Chantree 1 silver medal from Weeraphon Wichuma 3 bronze medals, 64 kg female model from Rattanawan Wamalun 2 silver medals, 1 bronze medal and over 87 kg female model from Duang Aksorn Jaidee 3 bronze medals in this competition It is collecting points to go to the 2024 Olympic Games, Paris Games, France as well.
“Prime Minister Appreciate the talent of the Thai national weightlifting team. who can do excellent work, win awards, build a reputation for Thailand Competing in the 2022 IWF World Championships will be an important part of athletes’ success. both as experience and accumulation of points towards Olympic Games 2024 Paris Games by the Prime Minister thanking athletes, coaches and stakeholders, as well as encouraging all athletes to continue competing, ”said Anucha.