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Bill Belichick attempts to clarify UNC

Bill Belichick is attempting to clarify why North Carolina took a pass on becoming the first college football program to be the subject on HBO’s “Hard Knocks” docuseries — and his explanation has nothing to do with 24-year-old girlfriend Jordon Hudson. “The ‘Hard Knocks’ thing, just for the record, ‘Hard Knocks’ is training camp. And […]

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Bill Belichick attempts to clarify UNC

Bill Belichick is attempting to clarify why North Carolina took a pass on becoming the first college football program to be the subject on HBO’s “Hard Knocks” docuseries — and his explanation has nothing to do with 24-year-old girlfriend Jordon Hudson.

“The ‘Hard Knocks’ thing, just for the record, ‘Hard Knocks’ is training camp. And we’re not training camp,” Belichick said this week on “The Pivot” podcast with Ryan Clark. “That’s not what we are, the drama of training camp, and who’s going to get cut and all that. We’re a season, and they don’t want that.

“There’s film issues, too. But forget about the film issues. Just say you could straighten all those out. The Hard Knocks just didn’t fit for us. That’s the bottom line.”

Before the deal with HBO fell through in late March, Hudson reportedly had “demanded” to be an executive producer on the ‘Hard Knocks’ program, according to a report from Page Six.

Bill Belichick spoke about Jordon Hudson to Ryan Clark. @thepivotpodcast/YouTube

The report also stated that Hudson wanted to “see dailies of the proposed show” and told NFL Films executives “to treat her with respect, or they wouldn’t get to use the coach’s ‘IP.’”

Previous reports have noted that Hudson’s power play cost North Carolina $200,000 in potential facilities fees, plus the opportunity to capitalize on added exposure for the Tar Heels program after Belichick’s arrival.

Jordon Hudson and Bill Belichick during the infamous “CBS Sunday Morning” interview. CBS
Bill Belichick (l) and Jordon Hudson (r). VAIL FUCCI

The 73-year-old Belichick and his relationship have been in the headlines since a “CBS Sunday Morning” interview last month featured awkward moments with Hudson interjecting from the background.

Belichick, who never has appeared on ‘Hard Knocks’ during his time in New England, has insisted that Hudson is not officially involved at North Carolina.

“Hard Knocks” at the Jets’ camp in 2023. Getty Images

The legendary Patriots coach resumed his tour this week to promote his book “The Art of Winning,” with additional sit-downs with ABC and ESPN. 

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Laguna Sports Update: Week of July 25 | Sports

Breakers Boys Water Polo at the Junior Olympics: Nine team members were part of the SET16U squad that won the Gold Division, finishing 14th overall out of 120 teams competing in 16’s. Sophomores from left to right: Mason Gruba, Warren Rootlieb, Shore Barry and Mason Jakle. (Photo courtesy of Laguna Aquatics. Juniors from left to right: […]

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Breakers Boys Water Polo at the Junior Olympics: Nine team members were part of the SET16U squad that won the Gold Division, finishing 14th overall out of 120 teams competing in 16’s.







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Sophomores from left to right: Mason Gruba, Warren Rootlieb, Shore Barry and Mason Jakle.










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Juniors from left to right: Coach Camron, Zach Hornstein, Coleman Foley, Dane Seybold, Ellis Minck and Finn Leverty. The team was coached by Laguna HS head coach, Camron Hauer.




Summer Programs

Summer training sessions for various sports are underway. A full list of offerings is available at lbhs.lbusd.org/athletics/summer-programs. 

WATER POLO

The U16 squad, coached by Laguna Boys’ Water Polo Head Coach Camron Hauer, won the Gold Division, finishing 14th overall out of 120 teams in the 16’s. Nine of the 13 squad members were from the Breakers. Two San Diego teams met in the finals. More information on JO’s and USA teams is available at usawaterpolo.org. Coach Hauer ‘13 returns for his fourth season guiding the Breakers and has an overall record of 53-40, with a 6-3 record in the SSCIF D-1 playoffs.

High School Sports

Week of July 28

Girls’ Volleyball at the North Gym. Team tryouts on Aug. 1.

Girls’ Lacrosse at Thurston, Flag Football with coach Ryan Kollock. Grades 9-12 at Thurston.

Baseball at Cabrillo Field.

Fall Sports Preview

The 2025-2026 high school sports season kicks off in just two weeks. Girls’ volleyball will begin competition on Aug. 2 and 3 at the Queens Court Tournament, with all three levels participating. The flag football team will travel to Loara on Aug. 12. Varsity football opens the season on Thursday, Aug. 21, at Chino. The cross-country team will race at the Saddleback Cup, hosted by Trabuco Hills High School, on Aug. 30. Boys’ water polo begins their season Aug. 26 with a match at Aliso Niguel.

Have a note on Laguna High School sports, or want an updated PDF file of the football and baseball record books? Email Frank Aronoff at frank@twometer.net.

2025 High School FALL SCHEDULES? Check Laguna Beach High School on the Max Preps website or

the schedules tab on the Athletics website at lbhs.lbusd.org/athletics/schedules. To get scores on the school site – select the sport and level, click year and move the “Show older events” toggle under the selected season.



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Tucumcari volleyball building on 2024 undefeated district season

TUCUMCARI, N.M. (KFDA) – The boys basketball team will have to wait a little while before they get things started, but the Lady Rattlers volleyball team will hit the court here very soon, trying to build on an amazing season last year. In 27 games, the Lady Rattlers put 21 tallies in the win column […]

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TUCUMCARI, N.M. (KFDA) – The boys basketball team will have to wait a little while before they get things started, but the Lady Rattlers volleyball team will hit the court here very soon, trying to build on an amazing season last year.

In 27 games, the Lady Rattlers put 21 tallies in the win column last year and didn’t suffer a loss until eight games into the season.

They carried that momentum into District 6-2A, getting hot at the right time and finishing with a perfect 10-0 record to claim the district championship.

Plenty of veteran leadership from the senior class who recently graduated, who say last year was a good season to end their high school career with.

With the returning Lady Rattlers, the program is still in good hands.

“Last year was a special year. We’ve always played good together but last year I felt like group of girls we really played for each other rather than ourselves and it made the year super special. We didn’t end it how we wanted to but it was still a great year. I wouldn’t change a thing,” said July Lafferty.

“It was so special because there was really only a few seniors on the team so the rest were just underclassmen, so it was really important for us to bring up the underclassmen with us. It was so rewarding to see their hard work pay off with ours because it really it really felt like we’re mentoring them into the next season,” said Aliyah Marez.

“The girls next year they’re going to be really good. They still have some strong hitters back and strong passers. They’re going to be good next year too. They just gotta get back into it again,” said Caylee Benavidez.

As the reigning champs, the Lady Rattlers will have a target on their back.

The girls say they are more than ready to defend their title and go further than they did last season.



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Martin & Sis Named to USA Volleyball’s 2025 Women’s U23 Pan American Cup Roster

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. –  A pair of outside hitters with Creighton Volleyball ties — rising senior Ava Martin and 2024 graduate Norah Sis — are among the 12 athletes who will represent the United States at the 2025 NORCECA Women’s U23 Pan American Cup, taking place July 27-Aug. 1 in León, Mexico. Martin and Sis were […]

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. –  A pair of outside hitters with Creighton Volleyball ties — rising senior Ava Martin and 2024 graduate Norah Sis — are among the 12 athletes who will represent the United States at the 2025 NORCECA Women’s U23 Pan American Cup, taking place July 27-Aug. 1 in León, Mexico. Martin and Sis were selected from the 17-member Women’s U23 National Team following a training block at the National Team Training Center in Anaheim, California.

The U.S. team begins play on Sunday, July 27 against the Dominican Republic at 3 p.m. CT. In pool play. The U.S. will also face Suriname and Costa Rica. The other pool features Cuba, Mexico, Canada and Nicaragua.

DePaul University head coach Marie Zidek will lead the team in Mexico, assisted by five-time Olympian Danielle Scott (LOVB) and Olympian Kayla Banwarth (PVF).

“This roster reflects a clear vision for how we aim to compete on the international stage — with adaptability, depth and a commitment to playing a connected, intelligent game,” Zidek said. “We look forward to being tested as a group and stay committed to representing the USA with a fighting spirit as we chase competitive success in critical developmental tournaments.”

Seven athletes headed to Mexico have previous international experience for the U.S:

  • Averi Carlson: 2021 Women’s U21 National Team, 2021 U20 World Championship (fifth)
  • Chloe Chicoine: 2023 Women’s U21 National Team, Pan Am Cup (gold, MVP, best outside hitter); 2022 Women’s U21 National Team, Pan Am Cup (gold, best spiker); 2021 Girls U18 National Team, U18 World Championship (bronze)
  • Raven Colvin: 2023 Women’s U21 National Team; 2022 Women’s U21 National Team, Pan Am Cup (gold)
  • Cara Cresse: 2024 Women’s National Team, Pan Am Cup Final Six (silver)
  • Eva Hudson: 2024 Women’s National Team, Pan Am Cup Final Six (silver); 2023 Women’s U21 National Team, Pan Am Cup (gold)
  • Emmy Klika: 2023 Women’s U21 National Team
  • Norah Sis: 2023 Women’s U21 National Team, Pan Am Cup (gold, 2nd best outside hitter); 2022 Women’s U21 National Team, Pan Am Cup (gold)

Newcomers are Ifenna Cos-Okpalla, Caroline Kerr, Ava Martin, Jurnee Robinson and Lauren Rumel.

Last summer Martin was one of 19 women’s collegiate athletes to be selected for the 2024 Women’s Collegiate National Team, which trained in Anaheim, Calif., alongside the U.S. Olympic Women’s Volleyball Team. Sis won gold medals with the Women’s U21 National Team in both 2022 and 2023 at the Pan Am Cup, earning “Second Best Spiker” honors following her second competition.

Last season at Creighton, the duo formed once of the most formidable outside hitting tandems in the nation to help the Bluejays finish 32-3 and reach its first Elite Eight since 2016. Both women were unanimous All-BIG EAST selections and named AVCA All-Americans in 2024. Martin will return for her senior year in August looking to help Creighton win a 12th consecutive BIG EAST Conference title, while Sis won the Pro Volleyball Federation title with the Orlando Valkyries in May and looks to carry that momentum into her second professional season next spring.

Creighton has had several women play internationally with USA Volleyball in recent seasons, as Brittany Witt (Thailand), Jaali Winters (Croatia), Taryn Kloth (China) and Sis (Mexico) have all represented Team USA at one time or another in the past decade. Sis was part of back-to-back gold medal-winning teams at the U21 Women’s NORCECA Pan American Cup, while Kloth became Creighton’s first female student-athlete to compete in the Olympics last summer when she tied for ninth in Beach Volleyball along with partner Kristen Nuss.

 

USA Volleyball Women’s U23 Roster

Name, (Pos., Height, Hometown, College/Pro, Region)

1 Emmy Klika (L, 5-7, 2003, Novelty, Ohio, Pro Volleyball Federation, Ohio Valley)

3 Chloe Chicoine (OH, 5-10, 2004, Lafayette, Ind., Univ. of Louisville, Hoosier)

4 Cara Cresse (MB, 6-6, 2003, Ft. Wayne, Ind., Univ. of Louisville, Hoosier)

6 Raven Colvin (MB, 6-1, 2003, Indianapolis, Ind., Pro Volleyball Federation, Hoosier)

8 Eva Hudson (OH, 6-1, 2004, Ft. Wayne, Ind., Univ. of Kentucky, Hoosier)

9 Norah Sis (OH, 6-2, 2003, Papillion, Neb., Pro Volleyball Federation, Great Plains)

10 Averi Carlson (S, 5-11, 2003, Lucas, Texas, SMU, North Texas)

11 Ifenna Cos-Okpalla (MB, 6-2, 2004, Flower Mound, Texas, Texas A&M, North Texas)

13 Caroline Kerr (S, 5-11, 2004, Champaign, Ill., Univ. of Tennessee, Great Lakes)

15 Ava Martin (OH, 6-1, 2004, Overland Park, Kan., Creighton Univ., Heart of America)

16 Jurnee Robinson (OPP/OH, 6-1, 2004, Simpsonville, S.C., LSU, Palmetto)

18 Lauren Rumel (OPP, 6-2, 2003, Tucson, Ariz., Oregon State Univ., Arizona)

Alternates

7 Brooke Bultema (MB, 2004, Cincinnati, Ohio, Univ. of Kentucky, Ohio Valley)

12 Ella Swindle (S, 6-2, 2004, Columbia, Mo., Univ. of Texas, Heart of America)

14 Devin Kahahawai (OPP, 6-4, 2004, Kailua, Hawaii, Univ. of Texas, Aloha)

17 Marianna Singletary (MB, 6-4, 2004, Charleston, S.C., UCLA, Southern)

19 Maya Sands (L, 5-7, Rock Falls, Ill., Univ. of Missouri, Great Lakes)

Coaches

Head Coach: Marie Zidek (DePaul)

Assistant Coach: Kayla Banwarth (PVF, Olympian)

Assistant Coach: Danielle Scott (LOVB, Olympian)

Performance Analyst: Matthew Adams (Michigan)

ATC: Cherryl Bueno (Coast to Coast AthletiCare)

Team Lead: Taylor Marten (Ozark Juniors)

Schedule

All times Central

July 27: USA vs. Dominican Republic, 3 p.m.

July 28: USA vs. Suriname, 3 p.m.

July 29: USA vs. Costa Rica, 5 p.m.

July 30: Quarterfinals

July 31: Semifinals and Classification Matches

Aug. 1: Medal Matches and Classification matches



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Earl Koberlein – Stanford Cardinal

Earl Koberlein serves as Stanford’s senior associate athletic director for intercollegiate sports. A Stanford men’s basketball player from 1982-86, Koberlein returned to Stanford in 1993 as the men’s basketball administrative assistant.  He was promoted to director of intercollegiate sports and championships in 1996, was named an assistant athletic director in 1999 and associate athletic director in […]

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Earl Koberlein serves as Stanford’s senior associate athletic director for intercollegiate sports.

A Stanford men’s basketball player from 1982-86, Koberlein returned to Stanford in 1993 as the men’s basketball administrative assistant.  He was promoted to director of intercollegiate sports and championships in 1996, was named an assistant athletic director in 1999 and associate athletic director in 2001 before being named to his current post in 2006.

His responsibilities include overseeing the men’s and women’s swimming and diving, men’s soccer, men’s and women’s water polo, wrestling, lacrosse and softball programs. In addition, Koberlein oversees sports medicine, sports performance, sports nutrition and sport psychology..

Koberlein is currently serving on the NCAA Men’s Soccer Committee after having previously served on the same committee from 2003-07, and has served as an NCAA site representative for NCAA Baseball Regionals and Super Regionals, and NCAA Men’s Soccer Championship. Koberlein has also served as a member and chair of the NCAA’s Olympic Sport Liaison Committee from 2011-14.

Koberlein graduated from Stanford with a degree in psychology in 1987 and went on to play professional basketball in Australia. He earned a master’s degree in sport management from USF in 1994.

Koberlein resides in Redwood City and has three sons — twins Will and Jensen, and Jackson.



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USA Volleyball Announces 12-Athlete Roster for 2025 Women’s U23 Pan American Cup

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (July 25, 2025) – USA Volleyball announces the 12 athletes who will represent the United States at the 2025 NORCECA Women’s U23 Pan American Cup, taking place July 27-Aug. 1 in León, Mexico. The athletes were selected from the 17-member Women’s U23 National Team following a training block at the National Team Training Center […]

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (July 25, 2025) – USA Volleyball announces the 12 athletes who will represent the United States at the 2025 NORCECA Women’s U23 Pan American Cup, taking place July 27-Aug. 1 in León, Mexico. The athletes were selected from the 17-member Women’s U23 National Team following a training block at the National Team Training Center in Anaheim, California.

The U.S. team begins play on Sunday, July 27 against the Dominican Republic at 1 p.m. PT. In pool play, the U.S. will also face Suriname and Costa Rica. Cuba, Mexico, Canada and Nicaragua are in the other pool.

DePaul University head coach Marie Zidek will lead the team in Mexico, assisted by five-time Olympian Danielle Scott (LOVB) and Olympian Kayla Banwarth (PVF).

“This roster reflects a clear vision for how we aim to compete on the international stage — with adaptability, depth and a commitment to playing a connected, intelligent game,” Zidek said. “We look forward to being tested as a group and stay committed to representing the USA with a fighting spirit as we chase competitive success in critical developmental tournaments.”

Seven athletes headed to Mexico have previous international experience for the U.S:

  • Averi Carlson: 2021 Women’s U21 National Team, 2021 U20 World Championship (fifth)
  • Chloe Chicoine: 2023 Women’s U21 National Team, Pan Am Cup (gold, MVP, best outside hitter); 2022 Women’s U21 National Team, Pan Am Cup (gold, best spiker); 2021 Girls U18 National Team, U18 World Championship (bronze)
  • Raven Colvin: 2023 Women’s U21 National Team; 2022 Women’s U21 National Team, Pan Am Cup (gold)
  • Cara Cresse: 2024 Women’s National Team, Pan Am Cup Final Six (silver)
  • Eva Hudson: 2024 Women’s National Team, Pan Am Cup Final Six (silver); 2023 Women’s U21 National Team, Pan Am Cup (gold)
  • Emmy Klika: 2023 Women’s U21 National Team
  • Norah Sis: 2023 Women’s U21 National Team, Pan Am Cup (gold, 2nd best outside hitter); 2022 Women’s U21 National Team, Pan Am Cup (gold)

Newcomers are Ifenna Cos-Okpalla, Caroline Kerr, Ava Martin, Jurnee Robinson and Lauren Rumel.

USA Volleyball Women’s U23 Roster

Name, (Pos., Height, Hometown, College/Pro, Region) 
1 Emmy Klika (L, 5-7, 2003, Novelty, Ohio, Pro Volleyball Federation, Ohio Valley)
3 Chloe Chicoine (OH, 5-10, 2004, Lafayette, Ind., Univ. of Louisville, Hoosier)
4 Cara Cresse (MB, 6-6, 2003, Ft. Wayne, Ind., Univ. of Louisville, Hoosier)
6 Raven Colvin (MB, 6-1, 2003, Indianapolis, Ind., Pro Volleyball Federation, Hoosier)
8 Eva Hudson (OH, 6-1, 2004, Ft. Wayne, Ind., Univ. of Kentucky, Hoosier)
9 Norah Sis (OH, 6-2, 2003, Papillion, Neb., Pro Volleyball Federation, Great Plains)
10 Averi Carlson (S, 5-11, 2003, Lucas, Texas, SMU, North Texas)
11 Ifenna Cos-Okpalla (MB, 6-2, 2004, Flower Mound, Texas, Texas A&M, North Texas)
13C Caroline Kerr (S, 5-11, 2004, Champaign, Ill., Univ. of Tennessee, Great Lakes)
15 Ava Martin (OH, 6-1, 2004, Overland Park, Kan., Creighton Univ., Heart of America)
16 Jurnee Robinson (OPP/OH, 6-1, 2004, Simpsonville, S.C., LSU, Palmetto)
18 Lauren Rumel (OPP, 6-2, 2003, Tucson, Ariz., Oregon State Univ., Arizona)

Alternates
7 Brooke Bultema (MB, 2004, Cincinnati, Ohio, Univ. of Kentucky, Ohio Valley)
12 Ella Swindle (S, 6-2, 2004, Columbia, Mo., Univ. of Texas, Heart of America)
14 Devin Kahahawai (OPP, 6-4, 2004, Kailua, Hawaii, Univ. of Texas, Aloha)
17 Marianna Singletary (MB, 6-4, 2004, Charleston, S.C., UCLA, Southern)
19 Maya Sands (L, 5-7, Rock Falls, Ill., Univ. of Missouri, Great Lakes)

Coaches
Head Coach: Marie Zidek (DePaul)
Assistant Coach: Kayla Banwarth (PVF, Olympian)
Assistant Coach: Danielle Scott (LOVB, Olympian)
Performance Analyst: Matthew Adams (Michigan)
ATC: Cherryl Bueno (Coast to Coast AthletiCare)
Team Lead: Taylor Marten (Ozark Juniors)

Schedule

All times Pacific

July 27: USA vs. Dominican Republic, 1 p.m.
July 28: USA vs. Suriname, 1 p.m.
July 29: USA vs. Costa Rica, 3 p.m.
July 30: Quarterfinals
July 31: Semifinals and Classification Matches
Aug. 1: Medal Matches and Classification matches



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Club Med appoints Stéphane Maquaire as President and CEO

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, July 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On July 21, 2025, the Board of Directors of Club Med Holding is pleased to announce the appointment of Stéphane Maquaire as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Club Med Holding, effective immediately. Stéphane Maquaire, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Club Med […]

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HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, July 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On July 21, 2025, the Board of Directors of Club Med Holding is pleased to announce the appointment of Stéphane Maquaire as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Club Med Holding, effective immediately.

Stéphane Maquaire, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Club Med Holding
Stéphane Maquaire, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Club Med Holding

Based on the recommendation of Henri Giscard d’Estaing, Club Med’s succession and evaluation process identified Stéphane Maquaire, a French national, as uniquely qualified to lead the company into a new phase of profitable growth. Stéphane Maquaire will lead Club Med Holding from Paris and ensure the preservation of the French identity and values.

The Board wishes to thank Henri Giscard d’Estaing, for his accomplished leadership over the past two decades, which has been instrumental in delivering Club Med’s successful transformation and in preparing the company for its next chapter.

Stéphane Maquaire brings strong leadership experience with French companies on the international stage. With deep expertise in premium brand transformation as well as commercial real estate, he has demonstrated a consistent track record of growth, operational excellence and consumer-facing innovation. Stéphane Maquaire joins Club Med from Carrefour, where he served as Executive Director for Carrefour Brazil and Latin America.

As part of its continued commitment to international governance and diversity, two new members will be added to the board. Philippe Heim is a seasoned executive with extensive management experience in France and internationally, while Takuya Yamada, Chairman of IDERA Capital, has collaborated closely with Club Med in recent years.

About Club Med
Founded in 1950 by Belgian water polo player, Gérard Blitz, later joined by French businessman, Gilbert Trigano, Club Med pioneered the all-inclusive concept. With 75 years of rich history, Club Med operates nearly 70 premium beach and mountain resorts in 40 countries spanning across 5 continents with new openings and renovations planned every year, offering even more hidden treasures to worldwide travelers. Club Med celebrates the beauty of the world – and the curiosity of those who inhabit it. Thanks to the support of its shareholder, Fosun Tourism Group, and the success of its repositioning strategy, today Club Med is not only the world leader in premium, all-inclusive vacations, but also a global brand with customers all over the world, cultivating new ideas with enthusiasm and freedom. Club Med employs nearly 28,000 Gentil Organizers (G.Os) and Gentil Employees (G.Es), representing 110 nationalities.

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Maneekan Viratham Poonsawat
PR and Communications Manager, Thailand & New Markets
maneekan.virathampoonsawat@clubmed.com
+66 80 207 8885



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