Education officials also plan to display a photo of her on the Olympic podium with the gold medal at local schools to inspire other youngsters. Sopita, also known as Nong Nan, who is making her Olympic debut, won gold in the women’s 48kg class at 5am Sunday, Thailand time. Chumphon residents will be persuaded to show their appreciation for Sopita for bringing joy and fame to the province. Ichitan Group Plc, the maker of Ichitan ready-to-drink green tea, meanwhile, announced an offer of 10 million baht for Sopita, while Advanced Info Service Plc (AIS), the country's largest mobile phone operator, will add one million baht in recognition of her success. Chumphon Provincial Administration Organisation and the province’s sports association on Sunday planned to raise at least one million baht through donations for Sopita, a native of Sawi district who won the gold medal in the women's 48kg.

Source: Bangkok Post August 07, 2016 13:01 UTC