Photo courtesy of Pattaya News
A Thai kid rising star in the world of kiteboarding has made waves by securing an impressive 4th place at the prestigious International Super Cup Kiteboarding Championship on Jeju Island, South Korea.
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Photo courtesy of Pattaya News
A Thai kid rising star in the world of kiteboarding has made waves by securing an impressive 4th place at the prestigious International Super Cup Kiteboarding Championship on Jeju Island, South Korea.
At just 9 years old, Thanawat Promwaen, also known as Shane, the youngest competitor in the professional men’s category, is already being hailed as a future Olympic hopeful. But Shane’s path to success in Jeju was anything but smooth.
With unpredictable weather cutting the event short—only four of the planned 10 races were completed—competitors faced an uphill battle. Despite this, Shane’s early points scoring and ability to adapt to changing conditions allowed him to shine against seasoned professionals.
“It was tough with the weather, but I stayed focused.”
Shane’s determination and resilience are…