Thai Cycling Association Selects 17-Year-Old Sunisa Joomthong for Youth Olympic Games 2026
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General Decha Hemkhae, President of the Thai Cycling Federation, announced that rising star Sunisa Joomthong has been selected to represent Thailand in two events at the Youth Olympic Games 2026 in Dakar, Senegal. The 17-year-old cyclist will compete in the women's youth road race and individual time trial under the guidance of coach Jutathip Maniphan, who serves as both team manager and head coach. Sunisa qualified based on her performance at recent domestic events and her age eligibility for the specific Youth Olympic Games category, which differs from standard UCI rules. The team will travel via Istanbul, Turkey, facing significant time zone changes and a long journey before the competition scheduled between October 31 and November 13, 2026.
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