The 48th National Games "Kanchanaburi Games" is a good opportunity for Thai national athletes to use as a stage to prepare for the "Asian Games"

This is the first time in Kanchanaburi Province. to host a major national sporting event The 48th National Games under the name "Kanchanaburi Games" after the city of Kan used to show their skills in hosting the 25th National Youth Games 14 years ago.

This national sport is considered Make history in multiple statistics Both the number of events in the gold medal competition with up to 746 gold medals, athletes and staff Up to 19,108 people participated, with the most sports of 59, including 5 other demonstration sports, namely Kurat, Muay Thai Yut Sin, Squash, Thai Chess and International Chess.

Dr. Kongsak Yodmanee, Governor of the Sports Authority of Thailand see that this national sport with intense competition standards This is a great opportunity for the Thai national team athletes to use as a platform to prepare for the upcoming important competition, the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China in September. Including Asian Indoor Games And the 6th Martial Arts Games in Thailand will be hosted in February next year.

While ready to host Mr. Atthisan Intra, Deputy Governor of Kanchanaburi Province Yan Yan said that it was ready in all parts of the province. Especially the skywalk viewpoint, a new landmark along the River Kwai, as well as historical, religious and cultural attractions such as the Nine Armed Forces War Historical Park, the Bridge on the River Kwai. and the Death Railway

As for the hope of the host's medal Gen. Dr. Chinnawat Maendet, president of the Kanchanaburi Sports Association, revealed that there was a good plan and preparation for the sports clubs in the province. in the selection of athletes Which sent up to 890 athletes, the second highest number after Bangkok, aiming to be in 1 in 5 of the medal table .

Source: Thai News Agency