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Thailand wins another Olympic medal

Sudaporn Seesondee (left) congratulates Kellie Harrington after their semi-final at the Tokyo Games on Thursday. (Photo: Thailand Boxing Association Facebook account)

Boxer Sudaporn Seesondee lost to Ireland’s Kellie Harrington 2-3 in their women’s 60kg semi-final at the Tokyo Olympics on Thursday, winning a bronze medal.

The two fought a cautious first round, which was won by Harrington. Sudaporn stepped up the tempo in the second round, but lost that too.

The Thai fought with confidence in the final round. hoping to impress the judges, but Harrington edged her 3-2.

The loss ended her olympic campaign and will return to Thailand with a bronze medal.

“She did her best,” the Thailand Boxing Association posted a Facebook message. “Thank you for your efforts and determination to…

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