'Oil' Surajana Khambao, the female powerlifter who won a bronze medal at the 2024 Olympic Games, has returned to her home province of Chiang Rai to a warm welcome. 'Oil' Surajana Khambao, a Thai national weightlifter, returned home for the first time after winning a bronze medal in the women's 49kg weightlifting category at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games in Paris, France. The welcoming atmosphere at Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai Airport was joyful, with many agencies waiting to welcome her. The province, both government and private sectors, held a grand welcome ceremony, with high-ranking executives from both government and private sectors presenting bouquets to congratulate Nong Oil. Before traveling to join various activities, 'Nong Oil' simply said that she was very happy that so many Chiang Rai people were waiting to welcome her home. After that, she will probably go back to practice for the upcoming competition. As for the welcome at her hometown, Mr. Somsilp Khanthikun, a physical education teacher who intr oduced Nong Oi to weightlifting, said that this afternoon, the Chiang Khong District Chief, the Rim Khong Subdistrict Administrative Organization President, and villagers will set up a procession to welcome Nong Oi from the border between Chiang Saen and Chiang Khong districts. After that, the procession will move to Ban Don to perform a bai sri ceremony at Wat Don. Souvenirs will be given to encourage Nong Oi before traveling to Nong Oi's home. - Source: Thai News Agency