On 25th March Regents International School Pattaya welcomed a very special guest, Olympics 2012 Bronze medallist in Taekwondo, Chanatip Sonkham.
Chanatip, who is also the 2013 World Champion Gold Medallist, spoke of her training, determination to succeed and the challenges faced on the competitive Taekwondo circuit. Speaking to the students, Chanatip reflected on how working hard to achieve her goals mirrors those currently experienced by students in their everyday school life.
Primary Students from Regents International School Pattaya cheer for their special guest!
Chanatip commented, “I like to come into schools’ to inspire young athletes and students who may be going through a hard time and show them it is possible to do great things – Every failure is a step to success.”
Regents’ Primary students form a giant queue for an autograph from our famous Olympian!
The inspiring impact of Chanatip’s visit was clear to see with the never-ending queue of eager Primary students waiting patiently for her autograph.
Principal Mike Walton commented, “Bringing into school an Olympic champion like Chanatip Sonkham has a very positive impact on our students as learners. They see the rewards of hard work, commitment and the importance of developing resilience to failure and challenges that may face them. It is great when our students can meet inspirational role models and ask them questions that are relevant to their ambitions and dreams. In holding a genuine Olympic medal in their hand, they can imagine…what if?”
Olympic Bronze Medallist Chanatip Sonkham (left) and former Regents’ student Nikon J Gormley (right) inspire our students.
