Thai men’s singles world champion Kunlavut continued his impressive form by defeating Malaysia’s top player Lee Zii Jia in straight sets to reach the men’s singles final at the Paris Olympics.
This historic achievement makes Kunlavut the first Thai badminton player to win an Olympic medal. After the match, Kunlavut expressed his joy but humbly referred to himself as still being an “ordinary player.”
He emphasized the importance of taking things step by step and not putting too much pressure on himself. Kunlavut acknowledged the high expectations from Thai fans but considered this experience valuable regardless of the outcome.
Lee Zii Jia praised Kunlavut’s excellent form, while Kunlavut focused on staying calm and handling the pressure well.
