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Long live the King

Apart from his self-sufficient economy and sustainable development philosophies and his care for his subjects, His Majesty the King is also renowned for his love for sports.

His Majesty the King was a successful athlete when he was younger.

The King was recently honoured with the President's Medal _ the Badminton World Federation's highest award _ for his "exceptional contribution" to the sport.

The BWF Council met in Bangkok last week and its president Kang Young Joong told the conference that this gave him and his colleagues an opportunity to "honour the outstanding lifetime contribution of His Majesty the King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand to badminton."

"His Majesty is truly deserving this accolade for a lifetime as an ardent protector and an enthusiastic supporter of badminton," he said.

The award is another proof of His Majesty's involvement in sports.

In 1987, the King received the International Olympic Committee's Olympic Order for his participation in and devotion to sports.

The King has been a fan and a patron of sports, and an inspiration for Thai athletes. He was also a successful athlete when he was younger.

In 1967, the King won a gold medal in sailing at the fourth Southeast Asian Peninsular (SEAP) Games _ now the Southeast Asian

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Thai hopefuls turn to spiritual help

For many Thai athletes, their skills alone may not be enough to bring sporting success so they turn to spiritual powers for help.

The taekwondo team visit the Temple of the Emerald Buddha last week. They are, from left, Rangsiya Nisaisom, coach Choi Young Seok, Thai taekwondo boss Pimol Srivikorn, his adviser Preecha Tortrakul, Chanatip Sonkham and Pen-ek Karaket.

Before a major international event, and particularly the Olympics, it has become a tradition for several sport associations to take their athletes to holy places and/or revered monks.

Also a large number of athletes bring with them amulets or sacred items.

The most popular places are Bangkok's Temple of the Emerald Buddha and City Pillar Shrine and the most respected amulet is that of Luang Pu Thuad.

Last week, the three Thai taekwondo exponents who will take part in the London Games _ Pen-ek Karaket (men's 58kg), Chanatip Sonkham (women's 49kg) and Rangsiya Nisaisom (women's 57kg) _ worshipped the Emerald Buddha, City Pillar Shrine and Brahma Shrine.

The trip was led by Taekwondo Association of Thailand (TAT) president Pimol Srivikorn who also took his athletes to meet Phra Tham Methacharn, deputy abbot of Wat Sommanat.

The monk sprinkled holy water on them and gave e