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Most recently, Ms. Chalanda Chobchit, Director of the Administration and Professional Sports Standards Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT), along with Mr. Khajondej Apichattrakul, Director of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), Mr. Narongchai Khunpluem, Mayor of Saensuk, Mr. Ratt Jirojwanitchakorn. Managing Director of Mice and Communication Co., Ltd., as the competition director, Dr. Kasem Kamklengkij, orthopedic surgeon Sports Science Specialist Phaya Sriracha Hospital As the medical director of the competition Jointly announce the Bangsaen 21 Half Marathon at Bangsaen Heritage Hotel, Chonburi on December 19, 2020.
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There was also a award ceremony for “World Athletics Gold Label Road Race” from the International Federation of Athletics Association. For the Bangsaen 21 Half Marathon with Naval Ek Parach Rattanachaiyapan, Deputy Secretary-General of the Athletics Association of Thailand Under royal patronage Represented by the Federation In presenting the award and Mr. Narongchai Khunpluem and Mr. Ratt Jirojwanichakorn Is the recipient of the award
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Bangsaen 21 Half Marathon is the first half maron event. And the only item in Thailand That received the award for running a world-class standard “World Athletics Gold Label Road Race” from the International Federation of Athletics Association This year’s race is the sixth year under the concept of “The Finest Running Event Ever”, running on December 20, 2020, competing for a 21.1 km half-marathon, starting and finishing in front of Bang Saen Her Hotel. The village, attended by more than 10,000 runners, and measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The strictest
Ms. Chalanda Chobchit said that congratulations on Bangsaen 21 Half Marathon that received the world standard award. This underscores the success of SAT’s mission and is an important step in the Thai running sports industry. With world-class running courts for runners to develop Including professional athletes who have trained And develop his footsteps to compete in the international field, also seeing the potential of many other fields in Thailand That can lead the Bang Saen 21 field to be a model for development in order to reach a global standard
Khajondej Apichattrakul said that the TAT has a policy to support tourism stimulation activities in the country. Including promoting sports tourism To encourage people to take care of their health in line with the changes of a new society The Bangsaen 21 Half Marathon has been awarded a world-class award, which will awaken the trend of sports tourism to become popular again. This will result in the recovery of the tourism industry as well.
Mr. Narongchai Khunpluem said that this year is now the sixth year, which is proud that Bangsaen 21 can win the world-class running award. And stepping into the top 5 running events in Asia, building a reputation And cause a good image to the city of Sanook Including Chonburi and Thailand to be more well known in the world running circles It is expected to attract a large number of international runners to participate. Which is one of the goals of the event that wants to see runners from all over the world come and run in Thailand To stimulate the economy Travel And build a reputation for the country It is another activity that helps promote tourism of the province, reinforcing that the Saen Suk Municipality And Chonburi is a city of health And a real sports town
Ratt Jirojwanichakorn said that it is MICE’s greatest pride. And Saen Suk Municipality That made history by developing and extending the Bangsaen 21 half marathon event over the past 5 years until receiving the Gold Label Award, ready to become the top 5 Asian running fair, alongside China, Japan, India and the United States Arab Emirates After this, there will be both world class elite runners. And foreign runners Interested to join many more. Bangsaen is a city that has won the road running event. That meets all 3 world standards: 10 km mini marathon, 21.1 km half marathon and 42.195 km marathon, becoming the first city in Asia to be ranked 1 in 5 in the world to have all 3 standards guaranteed. The term, which is mostly European cities, are Madrid and Valencia, Spain, Lisbon, Portugal and Prague, Czech Republic.
“Organizing a running event to create good things For many countries It’s not just a matter of health. But those who can finish the distance must win their hearts. With a strong mind, I can face many problems better, which I sincerely hope that. Will drive running to become the most popular sport in 1 in 5 of Thai people And thought that this dream would not be far away Since now, organizers running all over the country have assembled The Trade Association of Thai Mass Sports Organizer Where I sat as the president of the association for the first time Which is ready to push Thailand to become a global running power soon, “said Rath.
Dr. Kasem Kamklengkij, MD said that the medical department has been dedicated to preparing the most complete emergency medical system according to world standards for over 6 months to take care of injuries. And illness covered Both before the competition until the end of the event By professional personnel from multidisciplinary And modern medical equipment In addition, this year is also preparing to manage the event under the situation of COVID-19. Which every sector will follow the measure with the utmost strictness, therefore, every runner is assured that The Bang Saen 21 running event will remain fun that goes hand in hand with safety.
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