France, 'Yu' Banlang Thapthimdaeng, a 19-year-old rising star of Thailand, lost to Javier Perez Polo, a European champion from Spain. However, we must hope that the young Spanish player will make it to the final round to play in the repechage round and compete for another bronze medal. Taekwondo Olympic Games 2024 Day 2 at Le Grand Palais, Paris, Men's 68 kg. weight class, last 16, "Yu" Banlang Thapthimdaeng, a 19-year-old Thai rising star, 2023 World Runner-up and 2022 Asian Games gold medalist from Prachuap Khiri Khan Province, meets Javier Perez Polo, No. 5 of the tournament and European Champion from Spain. In the first round, Banlang tried to find an opportunity to attack. He scored 1 point, but was kicked to the body and lost 2 points. Then he was kicked to the head again, causing him to lose the first round 1-7. In the second round, both fighters fought evenly, each kicking the body once. The score was tied 2-2. The Spanish man won this round because he used more weapons. Banlang lost 0-2 in rounds 1-7, 2-2, losing on points. However, Yu had to hope that the young Spanish fighter would make it to the finals so that he could play in the repechage round to compete for the bronze medal again. At Rak Wittaya School, Pran Buri District, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province, the school's 60th Anniversary Auditorium was opened as a place to gather and cheer for Nong Yu, a male taekwondo athlete for the Thai national team, who is an alumnus of Rak Wittaya School, through a live broadcast of the men's taekwondo competition, which was viewed on a projector screen approximately 200 inches in size. With parents and relatives of Nong Yu, including teachers, students, and the administration of Pran Buri District, more than 500 people traveled to cheer on the hero of Prachuap, which was a lively atmosphere. Ms. Wanlapa Boraphet, Nong Yu's mother, and Mr. Anek Thapthimdaeng, Nong Yu's father, revealed after the results of the competition that they were slightly disappointed but proud that their son had advanced to the natio nal competition, representing Thailand and Prachuap Khiri Khan. However, they would like to support their son forever and will follow and encourage him in every competition. Even though he did not pass this time, there is still a chance because this is considered Nong Yu's first time. As for his competitors, they have more experience. Therefore, they are more proud of their son and ask him not to be discouraged. Try to practice and develop yourself. One day, the opportunity will be ours. Ms. Thitikul Suwansri, Director of Rak Wittaya School, revealed that Nong Yu is an alumnus of the school, has talent and is interested in sports. The school is proud that students of the school have brought fame to the school, Thailand, and the people of Prachuap Khiri Khan Province. No matter whether the results of the competition are win or lose, the students of the school and the teachers will always cheer and encourage them, and will follow every competition. Source : Thai News Agency