Kunlavut plays down gold medal hopes ahead of 2026 Asian Games
Thailand’s world No. 2 badminton player Kunlavut “View” Vitidsarn is refusing to label himself a favorite for gold at the 2026 Asian Games, saying his recent form and his disappointing performance at the previous Games make the competition a difficult challenge. Kunlavut, the Paris 2024 Olympic silver medallist, is set to compete at the Asian […] The post Kunlavut plays down gold medal hopes…
Thailand's top badminton player, Kunlavut "View" Vitidsarn, is not considering himself a frontrunner for a gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games. The Paris 2024 Olympic silver medallist will participate in the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, from September 19th to October 4th. Kunlavut candidly expressed his current form as not particularly strong, stating he hopes to improve compared to the previous Games in Hangzhou, China.
He emphasized that his absence in the men's singles round of 16, coupled with inconsistent form, might make this competition more challenging. However, Kunlavut is confident he has made progress since then, having recovered from injuries and having trained extensively for the Asian Games. His primary hurdle, he believes, is overcoming his own lack of confidence, which can sometimes derail his performance.
Kunlavut, who was the runner-up at the Paris Olympics and won the world championship in 2023, considers himself one of Thailand's top medal prospects. He intends to fine-tune his fitness and speed before the Games, using the upcoming China Masters tournament as a warm-up.
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