The American Flag Football competitive team of Mahidol University International College (MUIC) showcased a powerful blend of tactical improvement and elite sportsmanship at the Sabai D Cup 2026, held on March 22, 2026 at the 2nd Cavalry Division King’s Royal Guard. Facing off in a four-team field, the team secured a 3rd Place finish that signaled a major turning point for the program.
Coming off a disappointing previous performance, the team entered the tournament with a revamped roster and a refined strategy. The team was composed of selected players from the American Flag Football Club who showed potential along with former club members who had joined previous competitions. The adjustments paid immediate dividends. MUIC dominated Assumption University with a commanding 26-0 shutout, proving that their rigorous practice schedule and new personnel were a winning combination.
While the scoreboard recorded losses against powerhouse opponents—18-12 to Team Rocket and 32-28 to Team Sharks—the narrow margins told a story of rapid evolution. In past encounters, MUIC had failed to score against the Sharks; this time, they were within a single touchdown of an upset.
The highlight of the day, however, was not a play on the field, but a display of integrity. During the matchup against the Sharks, a referee error omitted a Shark touchdown, briefly giving MUIC a 28-26 lead. In a move that earned the respect of the league, the MUIC players immediately corrected the officials and ensured the scoreboard reflected the Sharks’ rightful points, even though it meant accepting a loss and MUIC came 3rd Place overall.
The day concluded with total MUIC dominance in the 1v1 Mini-Game Challenge. Representing the squad, Andaman Eckley (Offense) and Lorenzo Romanelli (Defense) defeated every opponent to emerge as the undisputed 1v1 champions.
3rd Place Squad & Honorees:
Seniors: Jaekyum Kim, Hyokyum Kim
Juniors: Ariya Petch-vra, Dylan E.K. Grecia, Woramate Kaseerasakul, Pisit Rangwiboonpanya
Alumni: Perngkang Kao, Jiraphat Phuengmak
With the gap closing between them and the league leaders, MUIC headed into the next season as the team to watch for both their skill and their spirit.
Received Awards
3rd Place
1. Jaekyum Kim Student ID 6281263 Major Business Administration Year Senior
2. Hyokyum Kim Student ID 6380058 Major Business Administration Year Senior
3. Perngkang Kao Student ID 6380068 Major Marketing Year Alumni
4. Jiraphat Phuengmak Student ID 6380249 Major Creative Technology Year Alumni
5. Ariya Petch-Vra Student ID 6580843 Major Finance Year Junior
6. Dylan E.K Grecia Student ID 6680185 Major Finance Year Junior
7. Woramate Kaseerasakul Student ID 6680614 Major International Business Year Junior
8. Pisit Rangwiboonpanya Student ID 6681171 Major International Business Year Sophomore
9. Lorenzo Romanelli Student ID 6738586 Major Computer Science Year Alumni and Master Student Champion for 1v1 as Defense
10. Qi Han Wei Student ID 6780830 Major Intercultural Studies Year Sophomore
11. Andaman Eckley Student ID 6788004 Major International Business Year Sophomore Champion for 1v1 as Offense
12. Jirapat Panbunddee Student ID 6880026 Major International Business Year Junior
13. Pongsatorn Zheng Student ID 6880191 Major Finance Year Junior
