Sports – Thai fans cheer! “The Wave” wins silver in weightlifting Total prize money pumped in 10 million.

Thai fans cheering!

“The Wave” wins silver medal in weightlifting

The total prize money injection amounted to 10 million.

“Nong Wave” The energetic 20-year-old Weeraphon Wichuma burst into life and took the silver medal in the 73kg weightlifting category, giving another medal to the army of Thai athletes. As a result, 6 medals were won, and one person is proud to present it as the best birthday present. As the parents cheered in Surin, I was so happy that I fainted and walked around to make a vow. Waiting to take my son home

On August 9, journalists talked about the XXXIII Olympic Games in Paris, France. Which comes every day and the competition will conclude on August 11. Which Thai athletes who participated in this competition showed their excellent performance again on August 8 after “Wave” Wiraphon Wichuma, the strong young 20-year-old, winner of two gold medals and one silver medal at the 2023 World Weightlifting Championships, competed for the medal in the men's 73 kg category by being able to explode with amazement. He managed to win the silver medal by lifting 148 kg in the snatch before showing off his performance in the clean and jerk, where he lifted 198 kg, a new world youth record. With a total weight of 346 kg

As for the weightlifters who could win gold medals, this time the winner is Rizki Junyansyah of Indonesia, 21, a two-time world youth champion, who lifted 155kg and 199kg from two places, a new Olympic record of 354kg, while the bronze medal belongs to the mighty powerhouse from Bulgaria.

By winning the silver medal this time, this is what made the Thai athletes in the Paris Games win medals. In total, there were 6 medals, consisting of 1 gold, 3 silver and 2 bronze medals, and the Weightlifting Association presented this as the 17th medal won, with 5 gold, 4 silver and 8 bronze medals in the Olympic Games. As for the coins that were added, as a result, the Thai athletes won a total of 11 gold medals, 11 silver medals and 19 bronze medals, for a total of 41 medals since participating in the competition over 72 years.

“Wave” Weephon revealed after the competition that I am very excited about the Olympic competition because it is my first time and I have been able to successfully win a medal. It is a personal pride. And the pride of the family. I have not thought about what I will do with the prize money I have received so far. Please consult your family first. Because now there is no problem. There is no burden. All the debts that were previously paid have been paid off. From the prize money received previously, winning the silver medal is a very precious birthday gift. Whose birthday is August 10

To win medals this time, it means that the Thai weightlifting team competed in 3 divisions, 3 people, and all of them won medals. There is still one athlete left. Which will compete on August 11

Reporters also reported that after the “wave”, 19-year-old weightlifter Weeraphon Wichuma managed to win a silver medal in the men's 73kg category at the Olympic Games. This time it was successful. The prize money to be received is divided into prize money from the National Sports Development Fund (NDSF), the Sports Authority of Thailand, 7.2 million baht (paid in 50 percent lump sum and the other 50 percent) divided in monthly installments over 4 years) the salary from the Olympic Committee of Thailand 10,000 baht per month for 20 years worth 2.4 million baht, and the prize money from Osotspa Public Company Limited 500,000 baht for a total of 10.1 million baht. This part is still just the initial prize money and it is expected that there will be additional prize money from other agencies or the private sector that will be given to the athletes. Providing morale and encouragement as a champion for the entire Thai people.

Thailand has won 6 medals in this Olympics and there are also Thai athletes. Awaiting results of the competition are Golf (Individual), Taekwondo 67kg, Modern Pentathlon (Individual).

Meanwhile, regarding the atmosphere in Wave's hometown Veeraphol at House No. 32, Village No. 6, Ban Kaen Mitte, Kut Wai Sub-district, Sikhoraphum District, Surin Province, a screen was set up in front of the house so that family, relatives and villagers could share in the fun and joy. Sending encouragement to Wave Veeraphol for winning a medal from the Olympics, with Mr. Neil and Mrs. Chandra Wichuma, Wave's parents, eagerly awaiting their son's competition. Before the competition, incense sticks were lit to seek blessings from Luang Phor Seng Damasaro, a monk whom Wave respected and admired.

In this regard, the atmosphere of this cheering was very lively. From the beginning of the competition, the people who came to cheer could not sit together. Get up and join the excitement. Until the results of the competition came out, it seemed that “Wave” had managed to take second place and win the Olympic silver medal. The control was successful, which made Mr. Neil and Mrs. Chandra faint with happiness. Even the villagers and relatives must bring aromatic medicine to inhale.

Mr. Neil and Mrs. Chandra said with tears of happiness that they were very happy at first, they saw that their child could not do it, he fell far, and they did not know what to do. But now I feel relieved. My child is very talented. In the future, I will go and fulfill my sacred promises as I have promised in many places. At first, I was shocked that I got the ninth place, I never thought I would be able to do it. Usually he is a person who fights, while his mother did not dare to look at him since the child grew up on him. I think it is because of Luang Pu's strength, please help and thank the Thai people all over the country. To send encouragement and cheers to Nong Wave As for receiving the children at home after the competition is over. I intend to pick you up at the airport. But you have to see him first. As for the reception, it is up to the adults.

Then the “Wave” father and mother bowed to the portrait of Wang Bo Sing. Located next to the display screen to help his son succeed this time, August 10th is also “Wave's” 20th birthday.