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Young War Elephants ready to reclaim gold medal

Thailand footballers and officials pose in front of the Golden Buddha at Wat Trai Mit Witthayaram on Wednesday.

The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) announced on Wednesday its 20 players for the men’s tournament at the upcoming SEA Games in Cambodia.

Coach Issara Sritaro’s squad was trimmed from the provisional 29-man team.

The young War Elephants are led by Thai League 1 stars — Ratchaburi defender Jonathan Khemdee, Buriram United midfielder Airfan Doloh and Port striker Teerasak Poeiphimai.

The team on Wednesday sought blessings from renowned monk Somdej Thongchai at Wat Trai Mit Witthayaram.

They will leave for Cambodia today and begin their campaign against Singapore on Sunday.

The Thais will also face defending…

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