Thai worries about hosting IOC meeting But lack of budget: Indian competitors

Thai worries about hosting IOC meeting But lack of budget: Indian competitors

“Big Tom” Mr. Thana Chaiprasit, Treasurer and Vice President of the Olympic Committee of Thailand revealed that from Thailand’s idea of ​​offering to host the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Session to be held in 2027, at the Committee meeting Thailand’s Olympic in the past, it was discussed and a committee was formed to consider Thailand’s advantages and disadvantages

Mr. Thana added that the IOC Session is considered to be a major gathering that will be attended by members from more than 200 nations. This makes it a very expensive encounter. But in 2023 Thailand has competitions that require a lot of budget, including the SEA Games in Cambodia, the Asian Games. in Hangzhou, China, including hosting the Asian Indoor Games and Martial Arts. The money that will be used to organize the competition itself is not yet complete. causing Gen. Prawit Wongsuwan, President of the Olympic Committee of Thailand I myself was concerned about where to find the money to host.

Big Tom added, However, the IOC session There are still many years. They can also ask the IOC how much funding will be given to the host country. So, if we are interested in hosting It depends on how much you can find the budget to organize the event.
The reporter asked if there were any competitors from a country attempting to host the country. Mr. Thana said that as far as I can see, there should only be India as a competitor. But India itself has its own internal problems in the Olympic Committee. Therefore, he can withdraw from being a host So Thailand would be a good choice. It’s all about being ready or not.

Additionally, Thana also discussed the progress of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China in 2023. China attended the Asian Olympic Council (OCA) meeting to confirm that the competition will definitely be held. the government to ease the detention. Originally for 14 days, it is now 7 days, but the host will try not to ask for quarantine. We have to wait and see again in the near future. came out almost complete From the beginning of next year they will start presenting the names of the athletes in the first round.