Beach Volley
33 nations join in the Pro Tour beach volleyball competition in Chiang Mai.
Mr. Somporn Chaibanyang, President of the Volleyball Association of Thailand Chaired the press conference for the VOLLEYBALL WORLD BEACH PRO TOUR CHAINGMAI CHALLENGE beach volleyball competition at the Golden Tulip Hotel, Bangkok on October 31, 2023, along with Lt. Chanrit Wongprasert, Vice President of Volleyball Asia. Honorary Lifetime Honorary, Mr. Surasak Kerdchantuek, Deputy Governor of the Sports Authority of Thailand and Mr. Chatchawan Panya, Deputy Governor of Chiang Mai Province, attended the press conference. This event is one of the fields that collect accumulated world ranking points for the Olympic Qualifying 2024 " Paris Games"
Mr. Somporn said that this competition will be held in Chiang Mai Province and is confident that with the experience that the people of Chiang Mai have co-hosted the SEA V League women's volleyball competition in August 2023 and received a great response. Well, the association is confident that organizing a beach volleyball competition this time will receive equal interest. Chiang Mai Province itself has shown its potential, showing its readiness in terms of standard competition fields.
Mr. Surasak Kerdchantuek, Deputy Governor of the Sports Authority of Thailand Strategy and Information Technology Department said, “Providing support in organizing both national and international competitions. This is another part that SAT gives importance to. This will be the basis for developing sports in Thailand to a higher standard. And this competition is known to be organized with the goal of developing volleyball in the ASEAN region. SAT is therefore very pleased to be involved in helping to support the development of sports at the regional level.
Mr. Chatchawan Panya, Deputy Governor of Chiang Mai Province, said that Chiang Mai is prepared to welcome the athletes, officials, talented competition personnel, competition fields, accommodations, as well as standardized transportation systems. In addition to watching the volleyball athletes compete. You will also be able to relax with the atmosphere of various tourist attractions. of Chiang Mai Province, which is the top tourist city in the country
For the women's volleyball competition VOLLEYBALL WORLD BEACH PRO TOUR CHAINGMAI CHALLENGE to be held on 16-19 November 2023 at the beach volleyball court, Chaloem Phrakiat 82nd Anniversary Park, Chiang Mai Province. There were a total of 33 countries participating in the competition, including the Czech Republic. Poland, United States, Austria, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Australia, France, Portugal, China, Lithuania, Italy, Canada, Estonia, England, Germany, Oman, Switzerland, New Zealand, Costa Rica, Latvia, Philippines, Israel, Turkey, Japan, Brazil, Finland, Slovenia, Vanuatu, Ukraine, Slovakia and Host Thailand
As for the Thai national team players competing this time, the men's team is led by the bronze medalist pair of the 2023 Asian Championships, Team Thailand 1 "U" Sergeant Phithak Thipchan, paired with "Tum" Prawit Taowato, team. Thailand 2 Sergeant Dulwinit Kaewsai/Surin Jongklang Team Thailand 3 Sergeant Ballue Nakprakong/Wachirawit Muapha Team Thai 4 Netithorn Muneekul/Witcha Wisetkarn
While the women's team is led by the 2023 Asian Championship silver medalist pair "Bess" Worapirachayakorn Kongpopsarutawadee who comes with partner "Bright" Tharavadee Naraphonlapas, Team Thailand 2 Woranatchayakorn Peerachayakrailert Charanratwadee Patcharamainaruporn Team Thailand 3 Woraphatsorn Radarong/Rampaiphrit Numwong