Thai Athletes Selected as Flag Bearers for 2026 Summer Youth Olympics
Table tennis player Thitaphat Preechayan and swimmer Natthakrita Leekitjakorn have been named as Thailand's flag bearers for the 2026 Summer Youth Olympics in Senegal.
According to Khaosod Online Thailand, table tennis athlete Thitaphat Preechayan and swimmer Natthakrita Leekitjakorn have been officially selected to carry the Thai national flag and country placard during the opening ceremony of the 2026 Summer Youth Olympics. The event is scheduled to take place in Dakar, Senegal. Thitaphat, known as 'Norton,' has gained significant recognition for his performance at the 2026 Asian Games, where he defeated former world number one Lin Shidong of China, and for his 2025 ITTF World Youth Championship title in mixed doubles. Natthakrita, known as 'Ant,' recently set a new record in the 100-meter breaststroke at the 2026 National Youth Games and previously secured a gold medal in the 200-meter individual medley at the 2025 Asian Schools Games. For residents and travelers interested in international sports, this selection highlights the rising talent representing Thailand on the global stage. While the athletes have been confirmed for their roles in the opening ceremony, further details regarding the full competition schedule and specific event timings for the Thai delegation remain to be confirmed by the organizing committee.
