EPISODE 1

Surfing Over Every Hurdle

Guest: Amara Wichitong
Guest Role: Former Olympic Windsurfer & Environmental Activist
Duration: 23 min
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In This Episode
  • Amara Wichithong overcame a challenging upbringing and gender barriers to represent Thailand in windsurfing at the 1992 Olympics.
  • Her journey—from collecting and recycling rubbish at 13 to becoming an Olympian—demonstrates remarkable resilience and determination.
  • Today, she champions environmental causes and empowers disadvantaged youth and women across Thailand.

In this first episode of the RYTHM Connect Podcast, we dive into the remarkable story of Amara Wichithong, a former Olympic windsurfer and passionate environmental activist. Against all odds, Amara never let her challenging upbringing deter her from pursuing her dreams and having a victorious professional career.

Amara’s journey of resilience began when she was just 13 years old, collecting and recycling rubbish to support herself. Little did she know that this path would lead her to discover her immense talent and love for the thrilling sport of windsurfing.

Amara discusses her incredible journey of breaking free from the constraints of fear and society’s patriarchal views on women in sports. In a reflection of sheer grit and determination, she also relates the challenges on her path to representing Thailand at the 1992 Olympics.

Today, Amara is also an influential advocate for environmental causes and a driving force behind empowering disadvantaged youth and women in Thailand.

Join us for this poignant and uplifting exploration of Amara’s incredible journey towards greatness, streaming right now on your favourite podcast platform!

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