In 2002, Taulava played for Team Philippines in the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, Korea.
He played in the 2002 Asian Games with Malaysia U-23.
His debut with the team was delayed, as he spent his time with the Philippine National Team for the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea.
Paitoon was called up to the national team, in coach Peter Withe first squad selection for the 2002 Asian Games,2002 Tiger Cup winners and squad selection for the 2004 Asian Cup.
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In snooker, he won (with Marco Fu), the silver medal in the snooker doubles event at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan.
At the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea, Phuangthong finished seventh in the 100 m backstroke at 59.04, holding off Singapore's Gerald Koh by 0.37 seconds.
Soft tennis was a discipline of the tennis competitions at the 2002 Asian Games.
Wang Wei (badminton), People's Republic of China badminton player who competed in the 2002 Asian Games