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Thai teen Chompoo inspired by Humphries while encouraging next generation

23 Sept 03:29 Key points summarised by AI

Thai bobsledder Agnese "Chompoo" Campeol, 18, aims to become Thailand's first Winter Olympian in the sport, drawing inspiration from her idol, three-time Olympic champion Kaillie Humphries.
Chompoo secured Thailand's first Winter Youth Olympics medal with a monobob silver and is now mentored by Humphries through an International Bobsleigh & Skeleton Federation (IBSF) program.
She is set to compete against Humphries at the World Championships before focusing on qualifying for the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics, a significant goal given her Italian birthplace.
Despite her young age and recent introduction to bobsled, Chompoo's rapid rise and achievements are actively inspiring children in Thailand to pursue winter sports.

Today 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.