Like people around the world, the Thais were also unable to escape the wrath of Covid-19, but like everywhere else, the country’s sports fans had their moments to cherish as well.
In the year that is drawing towards its close, several Thai athletes enjoyed dream-come-true achievements and gave their compatriots happiness.
The Thai sports fans saw a taekwondo exponent claim an Olympic gold medal, a Paralympian bag three golds, a golfer win a major championship, and a badminton pair pocket an amazing eight titles among other glorious moments.
Golden kick
Panipak Wongpattanakit became Thailand’s first ever Olympic taekwondo champion in dramatic fashion at the Tokyo Games.
Having had to settle for bronze at the 2016 Rio…
