Ex-champion Sombat stuns Suwat to become tennis chief
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Former national player Sombat Euammongkol was elected as the new tennis chief of the Lawn Tennis Association of Thailand, ending the domination of Suwat Liptapanlop who had reigned for seven terms.
Sombat received 35 votes to the long-serving president’s 19 from 54 eligible club representatives. The result stunned the general assembly at the LTAT headquarters in Muang Thong Thani. “My goal is to produce a new hero for Thai tennis. I’m willing to work with every group to develop Thai tennis,” Sombat said. Former deputy prime minister Suwat had been the front runner until the day of the election and there was no hint of a competition. However, Suwat appeared stunned by the result.
