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Sending an army of Thai athletes with disabilities Fighting in the 4th Asian Para Games

"Sudawan" Minister of Tourism and Sports Lead a team to send athletes with disabilities to the Thai national team. Fighting in the 4th Asian Para Games

Miss Sudawan Wangsuphakitkoson Minister of Tourism and Sports, along with Dr. Kongsak Yodmanee, Governor of the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT), Mr. Sathit Bunthong, SAT Director, joined in sending a group of Thai national athletes with disabilities to travel to participate. The 4th Asian Para Games in the People's Republic of China Between 22-28 October 2023 at Gate 5 Row J, Suvarnabhumi Airport on 16 October 2023.

The Minister of Tourism and Sports said that the government recognizes the importance of the Asian Para Games. and allocate a budget to send a team of athletes and officials to participate in the competition which is in addition to The objective will be to allow disabled athletes of the Thai national team to showcase their talents in the sports world. It is also a good opportunity for us to strengthen the good relationship between Thailand and the countries in Asia that have participated in the competition. Therefore, we ask that all athletes and officials participate in the competition with intention. Have the spirit of a true sportsman, maintain rules, regulations, etiquette and forgiveness. Both on the field and off the field of play And thank you to all sectors involved. especially Thailand Paralympic Committee 4 Sports Associations for the Disabled of Thailand and the Sports Authority of Thailand which has been an important force in preparing and managing various readiness

Dr. Kongsak Yodmanee, Governor of SAT, said that Thailand, through the Paralympic Committee of Thailand, has sent athletes to participate in competitions from 4 sports associations, totaling 22 types of sports, 424 items, with sports associations and officials. and a total of 491 athletes participating in the competition, consisting of 307 athletes, 184 coaches and team officials, and traveled by Thai Airway Boeing 777-200ER, charter flights TG 8067 and TG 8069.

This is for the official opening ceremony of the 4th Asian Para Games. will be held on October 22, 2023, and the closing ceremony will be held on October 28, 2023 at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center or the Giant Lotus Stadium. which has a capacity for more than 80,000 spectators.

Source: Thai News Agency