Tokyo: Thai windsurfers Siripon Kaewduang-ngam and Natthaphong Phonoppharat hope to spring a surprise at the Tokyo Games.
The duo launch their Olympic campaigns at the Enoshima Yacht Harbour in Kanagawa Prefecture today.
The 26-year-old Siripon, a former Youth Olympic Games gold medallist, is making her second appearance at the Olympics after finishing 18th in women’s RSX at the 2016 Rio Games, while Natthaphong, 22, is hoping to improve on his 29th place in the men’s RSX in his Games debut five years ago.
After a week acclimatising to the conditions and venue, both hope to at least qualify in the top 10 and perhaps even challenge for a podium spot.
“We have spent time adjusting to the weather conditions. The winds are quite normal….
