The Football Association announced a penalty for the final game. SEA Games men's football The coaching staff was banned for one year, while two players were banned for six months.
Dr. Kongsak Yodmanee, Governor of the Sports Authority of Thailand Has revealed that there is an order from General Prawit Wongsuwan, chairman of the Olympic Committee of Thailand. to invite the Football Association of Thailand Let's clarify the scandalous event of the 32nd SEA Games men's football final in Cambodia in the game that the Thai national team lost to Indonesia 2-5 in extra time. The brawl between the players and team officials during the match at the substitute bench Until it was news that damaged the image of the country, which General Prawit had ordered all associations be aware of ethics Because otherwise it will make the country lose its reputation.
As for the punishment, just announced today, the latest Fact Investigation Committee, chaired by Pol. Lt. Gen. Amnuay Nimmano, has been collecting evidence and investigating since May 18, 2023 and was completed on May 22, 2023 by fact-finding investigation committee There was a unanimous opinion that, although Mr. Prasadchok Chokmoh, the goalkeeper coach, Mr. Mayid Madadada, a team official, Mr. Phatrawut Wongsripuek Team Officer Which by position, responsibility, besides acting as a coach for football players or performing other duties according to the responsibilities of the football team, with knowledge, experience, age, qualifications and maturity, must have a duty Supervise Behavior and conduct of football players as well. Especially this national team It is a model under 22 years old, which is considered young. and especially must behave as a good role model To admonish and train athletes who misbehave or have behaviors that imply improper conduct. It is not a leader in the offense or participating in the offense itself, as in this case. Therefore there is no reason to be merciful. By virtue of regulations on ethics for professional athletes and professional sports personnel in charge of the Football Association of Thailand Under the Royal Patronage of the King B.E. 2560 Amendment (first time) B.E.
As for Mr. Sophonwit Rakyath, a Thai national football team player. in goalkeeper position and Mr. Teerapak Pruengna, reserve player for the Thai national team number 18, who also participated in the offence. In addition to being in a state of psychological pressure with a focus on the results of the competition and there were provocative events leading to more violence After the incident, he realized his wrongdoing and issued a public apology. coupled with both of them still in their youth by Mr. Sophonwit, 22 years old, and Mr. Teerapak, 21 years old, so there is a reason to be merciful. By virtue of regulations on ethics for professional athletes and professional sports personnel in charge of the Football Association of Thailand 2017, amended (1st time) 2022 Section 1 Ethics of Professional Athletes and Professional Sports Personnel Article 3 (4) and (11) Section 2 Mechanism and Ethics Enforcement System Article 7 together with Chapter 3, Penal provisions, Clause 10. 8 agrees to punish “suspension from duty (Participating in the competition) on behalf of the Thai national team for every set for 6 months ".-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency