[SAILING] About 30 boats will contest this year’s Koh Samui Regatta, which starts today on the resort island, but the man to catch could be Australian George Snow, a veteran of the gruelling Sydney to Hobart races.

Uzbeks too good for Afghanistan

[VOLLEYBALL] After a disappointing match against hosts Thailand, Uzbekistan found their touch yesterday to brush aside Afghanistan 25-19 25-13 25-18 in the World Men’s Volleyball Championship Qualification Asian Zone Group B, giving them the remaining second-round ticket.

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Napaporn will need strength