Volleyball
Somporn reveals the opportunity to host VNL instead of Russia
The president of the association revealed the opportunities of Thailand. in applying to host the VNL in place of Russia
Mr. Somporn Chaibangyang, President of the Volleyball Association of Thailand Reveal the opportunities of Thailand To host the Volleyball Nations League 2022 (VNL) after Russia was banned from hosting and banned from the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB).
FIVB has withdrawn the rights to host Russia's 2022 VNL, including the 2022 Men's Volleyball World Cup, before it announced a ban from the country. To participate in all volleyball events both globally including the continent level
At the same time, the president of the Thai Rubber Ball Association also revealed the opportunity of Thailand in applying to host Of the VNL match in Week 3, instead of Russia, "for hosting the VNL after the news that the FIVB will not allow Russia to host When it comes to potential, we can organize competitions. But our limitation is As a consequence, WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency - WADA) prohibits us from organizing competitions."
"So we didn't set it in the plan. Therefore, we do not propose a budget to the Sports Authority of Thailand. and the National Sports Development Fund Therefore, during the short period of May which requires a considerable budget I thought it would be difficult.”
"except for adults or the National Sports Development Fund or the Sports Authority of Thailand saw that the match was important Will the faith or dignity of our country be restored soon? Or give Thai volleyball fans the opportunity to watch the world-class competition like every year. If that's the case, the association is ready to organize But with a short period of time, we are sympathetic to those who will allocate the budget. It must be a bit difficult.”
Mr. Somporn also added that “It is now known that the FIVB will hold a meeting soon on Russia. The Thai representative is "Coach Ot" Kiattipong Ratchatakriengkrai. being one of the FIVB boards to join the meeting Has given a policy to Coach Ot if he asks about the potential of Thailand and the association. we are ready But have to come back and talk again. Those who are in charge of the budget can help support in a short time when it's a race that is not in the plan. How much can it be done?"