Triumphant silver medallist returns Laos
The Lao National Sports Committee welcomed home wushu silver medalist Phosay Aphailath on his return from the 15 th Asian Games in Doha yesterday at the Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge.
Wushu fighter Phosay Aphailath takes flowers to the Kaysone Phomvihane Museum .
Phosay, who competes in the 56kg category, was the first athlete ever to win a silver medal at the Asian Games. Two other Lao wushu fighters, Phoukhong Khamsounthone and Langsanh Masopha, were not so fortunate. Laos sent 15 athletes to compete in seven sporting events in Doha .
On their return, committee officials and the entire wushu squad paid a visit to That Luang to pay their respects to the statue of King Saysetthathirath, before visiting the Kaysone Phomvihane Museum .
Also in attendance were Lao Front for National Construction President Mr Sisavath Keobounphan and Lao National Sports Committee President Dr Phouthong Seng-akhom.
By Sangkhomsay Bubphanouvong
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