Following a male athlete losing consciousness during the Hyrox Bangkok event, with medical teams performing CPR and rushing him to the hospital, the well-known actress Ying Rhatha, who enjoys exercising, shared her views. She said she had seen the news and advised fitness enthusiasts to get thorough health checks before competing in any sport.
I fully expected it wouldn’t happen. I went to cheer today because my husband Tul is competing. It’s his first time in Hyrox, and he’s competing solo. He chose solo so he’d earn just one medal, since two medals wouldn’t be as meaningful. Believe it or not, he’s decided that was enough. We haven’t even talked about it yet because I went to cheer him on this morning through about six stations before rushing to this event. He finished around 11 a.m. I was most anxious during the third and fourth stations because those require upper body strength. Tul is a runner, so his legs are quite strong.
His legs are pretty good, but I was a bit concerned about his arms and similar muscles. Once he got through about four stations, I felt relieved because the rest mostly rely on leg strength. I have to say, my husband was the coolest—he gave his all from the very first station. We cheered him on because we know Tul always gives his best; he wants to understand his limits. Now that he’s experienced it, this might be his only Hyrox competition.
Accidents like those in Hyrox can happen in any sport. It’s not just Hyrox; marathon running, 10K, or 21K races can cause injuries or require more recovery if you’re not prepared. So if you plan to compete or challenge yourself health-wise, train properly. I always say, whether it’s a marathon or anything else, train until you know exactly how fatigued you get. It’s not just about tiredness—it’s also about fueling your body before, during, and after exercise. You must rest and sleep properly. You have to take responsibility for your life. It’s not just about wanting to play and have fun; sometimes your body just can’t handle it.
I’ve seen such cases and do worry about them because even those who regularly exercise might not get detailed health checks. They may not know the condition of their blood vessels or calcium deposits in their arteries. Sometimes you need very detailed examinations because these relate to your blood vessels and lipid pathways.
Some people don’t pay enough attention to their health and just want to jump into challenging activities. But I recommend that before doing anything health- or competition-related, especially intense activities, you get thorough checks. General health checks aren’t enough; muscles are also very important for intense exercise. My husband had me take him for tests—I checked his blood, hormones, and calcium levels. Calcium deposits around the neck arteries can cause strokes during exercise, which would be catastrophic.
