Taekwondo results at the SEA Games: “Yoo Ballang” lives up to world champion status! Wins gold as expected! Taekwondo collects 3 gold medals.
On 12 Dec 2025 GMT+7, the 33rd SEA Games, hosted by Thailand, held its third day of competition with 58 gold medals contested at Island Hall, Fashion Island Shopping Center. The highlight was “Yoo” Ballang Thapthimdaeng, the reigning world champion in men's taekwondo under 68 kg, facing Philippine fighter Lao Nusair, who was aiming for his first SEA Games gold medal.
The result: “Yoo” Ballang Thapthimdaeng decisively defeated young Philippine fighter Lao Nusair 2-0 in rounds, securing the men's under-68 kg taekwondo gold medal as anticipated.
Summary of Thai taekwondo results on 12 Dec 2025 GMT+7:
1. Kamolchanok Siken, women's under 49 kg: silver medal.
2. Sirawit Mahahmad, men's under 58 kg: gold medal.
3. Ballang Thapthimdaeng, men's under 68 kg: gold medal.
4. Kanjanalak Chuenchuklin, women's under 73 kg: bronze medal.
5. Thanathorn Saejo, men's under 80 kg: gold medal.