The latest update on the Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships in Tashkent, Uzbekistan: Thai powerlifters continue training according to the coaches' program, focusing on the starting lifts. Confirmed competition categories show that Thanodom Rakchan, in the male youth 55 kg category A, will be the first Thai athlete to compete on 7 August 2026 at 16:00 local time (18:00 Thai time).
Team manager Navy Captain Petchkasem Rataporn stated he emphasized that everyone should give their best as trained and maintain focus during competition. Since many are participating internationally for the first time, excitement is natural, so continuous encouragement is essential.
The schedule for other Thai athletes is as follows:
8 Aug 2026
• At 12:00 local time (14:00 Thai time), male youth 60 kg category B: Kritipong Tosla
• At 16:30 local time (18:30 Thai time), female junior 49 kg category A: Narumon Wonghajak
9 Aug 2026
• At 10:00 local time (12:00 Thai time), male youth 65 kg category B: Natthakit Ngamwilai and
male junior 65 kg category B: Panudet Pankrod
• At 14:00 local time (16:00 Thai time), female junior 53 kg category A: Natcha Kaewnoi
10 Aug 2026
• At 10:00 local time (12:00 Thai time), male youth 75 kg category B: Nantawut Phuangbuppha
and male junior 75 kg category B: Kongla Promduangsri
• At 16:30 local time (18:30 Thai time), female junior 61 kg category A: Yaowaret Permkaew
11 Aug 2026
• At 14:00 local time (16:00 Thai time), male youth 70 kg category A: Witchaya Pratumta
12 Aug 2026
• At 12:00 local time (14:00 Thai time), male junior 95 kg category B: Prasit Chomdejpichaya
• At 14:00 local time (16:00 Thai time), female junior 69 kg category A: Natnicha Karaked