Bangkok, July 6th - take you to know another Thai typhoon legend, "Major General Anat Rattanaphol", who has won 4 gold medals from the Asia Championship.
Anat Rattanapol, the legend of the Thai typhoon And is another person who awakens the fever trend to make Thai people more interested in athletics competitions. After explosive form, he won 3 gold medals from the 100 and 200 meter men's runs, including the men's 4 × 100 meter relay at the 1974 Asian Games or 1974 in Iran. Asian Games at that time The Thai army only won 4 gold medals, so the spotlight shone on the whirlwind centurion in full.
As a child, Anat enjoyed playing sports including football, basketball and running, representing the school as well at that time. by an important turning point is to become the national champion of teacher training athletics before getting a chance to audition And joined the national team in the year 1967 or 1967, the young man who played for the first major national team at the age of 20 did quite well in the 4th ASEAN Games by Won a gold medal in the 4×100 meter relay and finished 5th in the 100 meter program.
After the end of the SEA Games in 1973 or 1973, where the mandate was still a star, sweeping 3 gold medals from the 100, 200 and 4 × 100 meter men's sprints, he therefore represented the national team in the 1st Asian Athletics Championships. 1 held in the Philippines 50 years ago
The Whirlwind Cadet achieved great success after winning 2 gold medals in the men's 100 and 200 meter sprints and 1 silver in the 4 × 100 meter relay and was able to defend the championship in 100 and 200 meters again in the Asian Championships. Next time in South Korea too.
In total, the big event, in the name of the color of the tricolor flag, has won 13 SEA Games gold medals, 6 Asian Games gold medals and 4 Asian Games gold medals. It is an achievement that creates pride for oneself that can create a reputation for the country. At present, the 75-year-old Major General said to the young athletes that this program is a big battle. It is a good opportunity that Thailand is the first host. believe everyone is ready please fight Even if you lose, it's okay. Because there are winners and losers in sports.-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency