(12 Aug 1996) Natural Sound

Two Thai boxers, fresh from their victories in the Atlanta games, have given their Olympic medals away.

The medals were presented to the King of Thailand as a commemorative gift for his fiftieth anniversary on the throne.

The sporting heroes were honoured by the monarch as a credit to their country.

Gold medallist Somluck Kamsing and bronze medallist Vichai Rachanont, still flush with their Olympic boxing success, were granted an audience with His Majesty the King at the Chitralada Palace on Saturday evening.

The King praised the Thai boxing team and told them they deserve recognition for an historic sporting achievement which has enhanced Thailand's reputation abroad.

The monarch rewarded both Somluck and Vichai with a copy of his latest work of translation - the Mahajanaka - and a gold pendant, once the two had handed over their Olympic medals.

All boxers taking part in the Atlanta Games had promised to bring back any medals they won as a gift to His Majesty the King as part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations for the 50th anniversary of his accession to the throne.

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