Sport Authority of Thailand and Chonburi to Organize ‘Chonburi Games’

Plans were finalized at the M.P. Grand Resort, Trang Province, with participation by Mr. Chalermchai Boonrak, Vice Governor of Sport Authority of Thailand and in association with Chonburi vice Governor Mr. Soonthorn Rattanavaraha, Trang vice Governor Mr. Suraphon Vichaidit, former Minister of Sport and Tourism, Mr. Sonthaya Kunplome and Chonburi Provincial Administrative Organization representative, Mr. Vittaya Kunplome.

Chonburi vice Governor Mr. Soonthorn Rattanavaraha stated proudly that Chonburi’s wish for another opportunity to host a national competition finally came true. All necessary facilities and utilities are already prepared for the games to be held in Chonburi.

Chonburi Administrative Organization representative, Mr. Vittaya Kunplome said that the Chonburi Administration has prepared to support the Chonburi Games in all aspects, including the competition venue, which has already been rebuilt. More than 16,000 accommodations for athletes have been prepared and the transportation and press centers are also ready.

The competition-analyzing center has been set up at the Ambassador City Hotel, Jomtien. The Chonburi Tourism Committee Promotional plan will be in effect, as Chonburi contains many attractions for tourists and visitors.

The 39th National Chonburi Games are scheduled to be held from December 9-19. The Games’ symbol is a graphite line depicting sailing with the national flag in the background. The event’s mascots are two sharks named Sansook and Sansamran under the banner of ‘Unity Games.’

The 41 events will be held in three venues:

Muang, Chonburi: running, swimming, weight lifting, body building, gymnastics, football, softball, handball, fencing, billiard snooker, gun shooting, net ball, rugby football and Petron

Sriracha Sport Complex: cycling, tennis, basketball, judo, wresting, hockey, Thai boxing, international boxing and table tennis

Pattaya: air sports, golf, football, women’s football, badminton, lawn tennis, volleyball, Sepak Takraw, Gabuddy, Taekwondo, Karate, Boat Rowing, Chase, Bridge, Bowling, Sailing, Windsurfing and dancing