Janjaem Suwannapheng (Thai: จันทร์แจ่ม สุวรรณเพ็ง; born 25 September 2000)[1] is a Thai amateur boxer. She won a medal at the 2023 AIBA Women's World Boxing Championships.[2][3][4]
Janjaem Suwannapheng | |
|---|---|
| Born | 25 September 2000 |
| Other names | Bee |
| Statistics | |
| Weight class | Welterweight |
| Height | 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
Medal record | |
Early life
editNative of Nong Khai, a small province bordering Laos, separated by the Mekong. Suwannapheng started boxing at the age of 12 with Muay Thai, as her family had a Muay Thai gym, and she was also in her high school's boxing club. When competing in Muay Thai, she used the name "Nongbee Por.Prasith" (น้องบี ป.ประสิทธิ์) and had a record of 7 consecutive wins until she had no opponents and had to turn to amateur boxing instead. Her first amateur coach was Chartsuphong Phulad, her high school teacher.
She gradually developed skills until she was selected for the national team while she was in grade 12. Her mother still did not believe that she had become a national athlete. When she graduated, her mother had to accept her diploma instead because she was busy practicing boxing.[5]
2024 Summer Olympics
editSuwannapheng represented Thailand at the 2024 Summer Olympics in the women's boxing 66 kg (welterweight) category.
In the second stage (round of 16), she defeated Brigitte Mbabi from the Democratic Republic of the Congo 4–1. In the first round, she was hit by a right hook and fell to her knees for the referee's eight count. In the quarter-finals (round of 8), she defeated Turkish number one seed Busenaz Sürmeneli 4–1.
Suwannapheng lost to Algerian Imane Khelif 0–5 in the semi-finals (round of 4). She was counted eight by the referee in the third round, giving her the bronze medal. She is the only Thai boxer to capture a medal at this Olympics.[6]
Personal life
editShe is currently serving in the Air Force Welfare Department, Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) with the rank of Female Pilot Officer (Plt.Off.).[7]
References
edit- ^ "SUWANNAPHENG Janjaem". ocagames.com. Olympic Council of Asia. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
- ^ Sarangi, Y. B. (26 March 2023). "Boxing World Championship: Two disqualified for failing to meet eligibility criteria". Sportstar. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
- ^ "Janjaem makes final after Algerian boxer disqualified". Bangkok Post. 26 March 2023. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
- ^ "China grabs another gold at Women's Boxing World Championships". English.news.cn. 26 March 2023. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
- ^ "รู้จัก "จันทร์แจ่ม" กับเหรียญมวยประวัติศาสตร์ "โอลิมปิก 2024"". Thai PBS (in Thai). 5 August 2024. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ^ "ผลมวยสากลโอลิมปิก 2024 จันทร์แจ่ม แพ้ เคลิฟ คว้าเหรียญทองแดง". PPTV HD (in Thai). 7 August 2024. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ^ "รู้จัก 'จันทร์แจ่ม' จากโนเนมสู่มวยหญิงทีมชาติ ลุ้นสร้างประวัติศาสตร์คว้าเหรียญโอลิมปิก". Dailynews (in Thai). 1 July 2024. Retrieved 2 August 2024.