1. Early Life and Background
Chayanit Chaladchalam was born on March 8, 1991. She is a citizen of Thailand and resides in Bangkok. Standing at 5.3 ft (1.63 m) and weighing 137 lb (62 kg), she plays with her right hand.
2. Career
Chayanit Chaladchalam primarily competes in women's doubles, forming a notable partnership with Phataimas Muenwong. Together, they have participated in several significant tournaments, including the 2015 Vietnam Open Grand Prix, the 2016 Chinese Taipei Masters, and the 2015 Chinese Taipei Open Grand Prix Gold.
3. Junior Career
Chayanit Chaladchalam achieved success during her junior career in international competitions. She earned a bronze medal in the mixed team event at the 2009 BWF World Junior Championships held in Alor Setar, Malaysia. Additionally, she secured another bronze medal in the mixed team category at the 2009 Asian Junior Badminton Championships in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
4. Major Achievements
Chayanit Chaladchalam has accumulated a number of significant achievements throughout her career, earning medals in major multi-sport and team competitions, as well as securing titles and runner-up finishes in various Badminton World Federation (BWF) sanctioned tournaments.
4.1. Multi-sport and Team Events
In multi-sport and team events, Chaladchalam has consistently contributed to Thailand's success. At the prestigious Uber Cup, she was part of the Thai women's team that won a silver medal at the 2018 event held in Bangkok, Thailand. She also contributed to the Thai women's team securing a bronze medal at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta-Palembang, Indonesia. In the Badminton Asia Team Championships, she earned bronze medals with the women's team in both the 2016 edition in Hyderabad, India, and the 2020 edition in Manila, Philippines.
Chaladchalam achieved considerable success at the Southeast Asian Games. She was a member of the Thai women's team that won a gold medal at the 2019 Philippines SEA Games. In the same event, she also secured a silver medal in the women's doubles category.
Her women's doubles results at the SEA Games include:
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Muntinlupa Sports Complex, Metro Manila, Philippines | Phataimas Muenwong | Greysia Polii, Apriyani Rahayu | 3-21, 18-21 | Silver |
At the Summer Universiade, Chaladchalam claimed a silver medal in women's doubles at the 2017 event in Taipei, Taiwan. She also won two bronze medals in the mixed team event, first at the 2015 Universiade in Gwangju, South Korea, and again at the 2017 event in Taipei.
Her women's doubles results at the Summer Universiade include:
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Taipei Gymnasium, Taipei, Taiwan | Phataimas Muenwong | Hsu Ya-ching, Wu Ti-jung | 17-21, 20-22 | Silver |
4.2. BWF Tournaments
Chayanit Chaladchalam has actively competed in tournaments sanctioned by the Badminton World Federation (BWF), achieving notable results across different tiers of competition.
4.2.1. BWF Grand Prix
The BWF Grand Prix series, which comprised two levels (Grand Prix and Grand Prix Gold), was a significant circuit of badminton tournaments sanctioned by the Badminton World Federation between 2007 and 2017. Chaladchalam secured one title and one runner-up finish in this series.
Her women's doubles results in the BWF Grand Prix series include:
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Vietnam Open | Phataimas Muenwong | Della Destiara Haris, Rizki Amelia Pradipta | 21-16, 21-19 | Winner |
| 2017 | Thailand Open | Phataimas Muenwong | Greysia Polii, Apriyani Rahayu | 12-21, 12-21 | Runner-up |
4.2.2. BWF International Challenge/Series
Chaladchalam has also achieved considerable success in the BWF International Challenge and International Series events, securing multiple titles and runner-up positions in both women's doubles and mixed doubles.
Her women's doubles results in the BWF International Challenge/Series include:
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Smiling Fish International | Pattharaporn Jindapol | Narissapat Lam, Maetenee Phattanaphitoon | 21-16, 21-18 | Winner |
| 2015 | Vietnam International | Phataimas Muenwong | Anggia Shitta Awanda, Ni Ketut Mahadewi Istarani | 10-21, 18-21 | Runner-up |
| 2015 | Sri Lanka International | Phataimas Muenwong | Pradnya Gadre, N. Sikki Reddy | 21-17, 14-21, 21-14 | Winner |
| 2015 | Bahrain International Challenge | Phataimas Muenwong | Savitree Amitrapai, Pacharapun Chochuwong | 6-21, 21-15, 16-21 | Runner-up |
| 2015 | Malaysia International | Phataimas Muenwong | Della Destiara Haris, Rosyita Eka Putri Sari | 18-21, 12-21 | Runner-up |
| 2015 | Bangladesh International | Phataimas Muenwong | Lee Meng Yean, Lim Yin Loo | 21-15, 21-19 | Winner |
| 2015 | India International | Phataimas Muenwong | K. Maneesha, N. Sikki Reddy | 21-11, 15-21, 21-13 | Winner |
Her mixed doubles results in the BWF International Challenge/Series include:
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Singapore International | Vasin Nilyoke | Wang Chi-lin, Chen Szu-yu | 21-14, 21-13 | Winner |