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A mixture of ages can be a good thing in sporting contests, as was shown last weekend, but the darker side to that coin was also revealed recently.
The first professional boxer from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, bantamweight Kim Hyok Jun, will be seen in action today at the open-air ring of the Santirat Vitayalai at Ratchawithi Road. Kim will vie for the WBC interim youth bantamweight title, held by Thailand's Fahpetchnoi Sor Chitrpatana.
Thai tennis star Tamarine Tanasugarn said yesterday she was delighted to receive a special invitation to play in next month's Olympics. Tamarine, 31, who has appeared in three previous Games, initially missed out on representing her country in Beijing because her world ranking was too low at the time the cut was made after the French Open.
Winning a medal in Beijing is a mission impossible for swimmers Natthanan Jankranjang and Nimitta Thaveesupsoonthorn. They know only too well that all they can hope for is break their own personal records in the star-studded tournament.
Thai children in Phetchabun are learning to play cricket thanks to the fund-raising efforts of Bangkok cricketers. The Southerners club held its fourth annual 20/20 challenge to raise cash for cricket nets and coaching facilities in the province.
Thailand Premier League champions Chonburi FC received a huge financial boost when they signed a sponsorship deal worth 18 million baht with Hemaraj Land and Development Plc yesterday. The property developer will be the club's main sponsor for three years starting next season.
