Disabled Chonburi Athletes to Particpate in 28th National Disabled Games in Trang

Woraphan Akaboot, Visith Pinpawong 23.10.2009 20:00

Chonburi atheletes who will be competing in the upcoming 28th National Disables Games in Trang at the end of this month.

Participants in the upcoming 28th National Disabled Games, to be held in Trang Province, in southern Thailand from October 24-28, recently paid a visit to Chonburi executive administrators, including the Banglamung District Chief, the Pattaya Deputy Mayor and the Chonburi Sport Association Secretary, who all spoke to the athletes and reminded them to play fairly and use good judgment.

Fr. Worawuth Saraphan, Father Ray’s Foundation Secretary, said that 232 officials and players will participate in the games, which will comprise 14 sporting evens including running, archery, swimming gun-shooting, Boxia Wheelchair Tennis, soccer, fencing, weigh lifting, table tennis, badminton, volleyball, goal ball, and Petangue. The Chonburi Administrative Office has provided a budget of over 800,000 baht for travel and accommodations. Players and officials have promised to do their best to reinforce Chonburi’s special reputation as one of Thailand’s sports hubs.

Mr. Mongkol Dhamakittikun, of Banglamung District, also reminded the selected participants to play fairly, observe all the rules and avoid doing anything that isn’t above board. As the National Games will be held in Chonburi next year, this year’s games will be an important learning experience.

Pattaya Deputy Mayor Mr. Vutthisak Rermkijjakarn said that the disabled players represent an important social group as there is a sizeable number of them and they bring publicity to the areas where they reside. In any competition, the most important factor is the spirit of good sportsmanship, not just winning a medal.

Chonburi Sport Association Secretary Mr. Suparb Intaraksa also emphasized the importance for players and coaches to observe the rules and to play fairly.

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