Korean defeats Thai at the Asian Senior Wrestling Championship 2009

Pattaya City along with Thailand Wrestling Association and Tourism Authority of Thailand is jointly hosting this international wrestling competition also known as Asian Senior Wrestling Championship 2009 which is being held from May 2-7 at the Ambassador City Jomtien, Pattaya. It is hoped that this competition will help popularize the sport as well as increase potential and skills of wrestlers in preparation for future Asian or international competitions. The tournament is divided into two categories, an indoor event, which will be held in at the hotel’s convention hall, and an outdoor competing, which will be held on the beach. Spectators can expect to enjoy fun and free wrestling matches while at the same time learn more about the sport. Honorable guests including attended the opening ceremony Mr. Raphael Martinetti, President of the International Wrestling Association, Dr. Chang Kew Kim, President of the Asian Wrestling Association, and Professor Doctor Wongsun Sushuntaboot, President of the Thailand Wrestling Association.