Kanchanok and Lalida Lead Thai Hopes in Inline Freestyle World Championships.

A total of 18 extreme athletes will represent the Kingdom in the competition which draws an estimated 250 athletes and officials from 24 nations.

Thailand Extreme Sports Association (TESA) secretary general Chaiyapat Chaturongkakul expected his athletes to yield medals despite the competitive nature of the tournament which draws a host of world class extreme sports athletes.

“Over the past few months, our athletes have been training hard to get ready for the tournament. We have potential athletes like Kanchanok and Lalida who have been showing good results this year and should produce medals for the country,” said Chaiyapat.

Slalom skater Kanchanok won two bronzes from the World Inline Freestyle in Italy this year and from the Asian Roller Skating Championships in Lishui , China two weeks ago. The up-and-coming Lalida finished third on the podium in the girls’ slalom battle also from the Asian Roller Skating Championships.

Lalida and Kanchanok 

 “I’m quite excited to represent Thailand up against several star players in this world class event. I hope a huge crowd will turn up to support me to win a medal for the country,” Kanchanok said.

Lalida said: “I’m physically fit right now after undergoing training consecutively. I try not to expect too much as it will give me pressure. I believe that if I can perform well out there, it will lead to good results.”

 Co-organised by the and Singha Corporation, the tournament will be hosted in the Kingdom for the first time. A total of five categories: slalom classic, slalom battle, slalom speed, slide battle, slalom pair and slide battle will be included in the event.