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“Bai Toey Sasikarn” advances to the last 8 of the Taekwondo Olympics

Baitei' Sasikarn Thongchan has advanced to the final 8 of the 67 kg women's taekwondo after defeating her competitor from Brazil 2-0 in the round. Taekwondo competition, Olympic Games 2024 at Le Grand Palais, Paris, France, Round of 16, Women's 67 kg category, "Baitei" Sasikarn Thongjan, Thai national taekwondo athlete, gold medalist at the 2023 World University Games and 2024 Asian Champion in the 62 kg category, 11th seed of the event, competed against Caroline Sastos, 6th seed of the event from Brazil, 2023 World Runner-up, 62 kg category, also moved up to compete in this category. In the first round, Bai Toey was deducted points first, but Bai Toey kicked the body and head, leading 5-1. Towards the end, Bai Toey dodged and was deducted 2 points, but she still won 5-4, winning the first round 1-0. In the second round, Bai Toey fought and scored a 2-0 lead, but in the last 17 seconds, she missed and got a head kick, leading 3-2. In the last 10 seconds, both sides fought each other, Bai Toey scored a 7-6 lead from a spinning head kick. Summary: Bai Toey defeated Karolina Sastos 2-0, advancing to the final 8. The competition will be held at 8:45 p.m. on Channel 9 MCOT HD, press 30. If she reaches the semi-finals, the competition will be held at 9:11 p.m., and if she reaches the finals, the competition will be held at 2:19 a.m Source: Thai News Agency