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Sailors set their sights on Oman

Thai sailors have set their sights on the Asian Beach Games in Oman next month after an outstanding performance which saw them claim three gold medals at the 16th Asian Games.

The Thai sailing team, led by prodigy Noppakao Poonpat, who last year won the Junior World Championship in Brazil, grabbed the headlines on Saturday with a feat few had expected them to achieve.