Thailand's Khwansuda wins taekwondo bronze at Paralympics

Khwansuda tearfully expressed her regret for not winning the gold, but said she is determined to aim for gold in four years at the Paralympics in the United States. - The Nation/ANN

BANGKOK: Khwansuda Phuangkitcha won the first bronze medal for the Thai team in the 47 kg women’s taekwondo event (K44 category - Impaired in one arm from the wrist up) at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris on Thursday (Aug 29).

Khwansuda, a dedicated para-taekwondo athlete and employee of Nation Group, fought fiercely to secure her victory against her Iranian opponent. After tying 4-4, she won the bronze medal on superior points, marking Thailand's first medal in the 17th Paralympic Games in Paris.