Thongsalith Mangnomek Appointed President of 9th Lao National Olympic Committee
Thongsalith Mangnomek has been appointed as the new President of the 9th Lao National Olympic Committee (NOC). The new leadership aims to enhance athlete competitiveness, strengthen the NOC's coordinating role, and expand international sports cooperation to foster the development of Lao sports.
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