Meet the rising sports stars from Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines who are taking the world by storm
Southeast Asia is home to many young athletes who are making waves in the sporting arena. From golf and swimming to racecar driving and weight lifting, they are excelling and proving their dedication to their chosen sport. Several of them have also made history by breaking records, winning medals and overcoming challenges.
In addition to well-known names such as Jeka Saragih, the Indonesian mixed martial artist who competes in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), and Bianca Bustamante, the Filipino racing driver competing for Prema Racing in the feeder series F1 Academy, here are other 2023 Gen.T honourees who are pushing their limits to climb to the top.
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Atthaya “Jeeno” Thitikul
Sport Golf
Team Thailand
At six years old, Atthaya Thitikul started playing golf as a way to improve her poor health, never dreaming that at 14, she would become the youngest winner of a professional golf tournament. She also became the second youngest LPGA world number one in November 2022, winning the Louise Suggs Rolex Rookie of the Year award in the same season.