Biography
Started: He began playing boccia in 2010. (Athlete, 27 Aug 2024)
Reason: His friend suggested the sport to him. (Athlete, 27 Aug 2024)
Ambition: To win gold in both individual and team events at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (Athlete, 27 Aug 2024)
Milestones: He and his teammates Watcharaphon Vongsa, Mongkol Jitsa-Ngiem, and Pattaya Tadtong became the first athletes representing Thailand to win a gold medal in boccia at the Paralympic Games by claiming victory in the mixed BC1-2 team event at the 2012 Games in London. (SportsDeskOnline, 10 Dec 2020)
Awards: He was named Best Male Para Athlete for 2022 by the Sport Writers Association of Thailand. (badmintonthai.or.th, 21 Apr 2023)
Frequently Asked Questions
Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateNovember 11, 1983
Place of ResidenceBANGKOK
OccupationAthlete
Languages SpokenThai
CoachSumrit Kotsila [national]; Darat Phophawong [assistant, national]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 1 | Team - BC1/BC2 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| 1 | Team - BC1/BC2 | 2012 | London, GBR | |
| 7 | Individual - BC1 | 2012 | London, GBR | |
| 8 | Individual - BC1 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | Individual - BC1 | 2022 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| 1 | Team - BC1/BC2 | 2018 | Liverpool, GBR | |
| 1 | Team - BC1/BC2 | 2014 | Beijing, CHN | |
| 2 | Individual - BC1 | 2014 | Beijing, CHN | |
| 2 | Team - BC1/BC2 | 2010 | Lisbon, POR | |
| 4 | Individual - BC1 | 2018 | Liverpool, GBR | |
| 14 | Individual - BC1 | 2010 | Lisbon, POR | |
| World Individual Championships | ||||
| 2 | Individual - BC1 | 2016 | Beijing, CHN | |
| Asian Para Games | ||||
| 1 | Individual - BC1 | 2022 | Hangzhou, CHN | |
