A bold highlight: Thailand has tapped two of its top athletes to carry the flag at the SEA Games 2025, signaling both sporting prowess and national pride. Kunlavut Vitidsarn and Janjaem Suwannapheng have been named as flagbearers for the host nation for the 33rd SEA Games, which run from December 9 to December 20. The announcement was officially confirmed by the National Olympic Committee of Thailand (NOCT) on Thursday, December 4.
Kunlavut Vitidsarn, renowned for his silver medal in men’s singles badminton at Paris 2024, will lead the Thai team alongside Janjaem Suwannapheng, who earned a bronze medal in women’s boxing at the same Games. Together, they will spearhead Thailand’s delegation during the Opening Ceremony and symbolize the country’s athletic excellence on home soil.
And this is where it becomes particularly interesting: naming two flagbearers from different disciplines emphasizes a broader national identity beyond a single sport, inviting discussion on how best to showcase a country’s diverse athletic talent. Do you think choosing one athlete per sport or rotating multiple flagbearers each day would better reflect Thailand’s sporting landscape? Share your thoughts in the comments.
