The Sports Photojournalist Association of Thailand organized a big event “3 Decades of Dreams, Power of Pride” on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Sports Photojournalist Association’s founding (1992-2022), giving 30 honorary awards to athletes. Divided into 10 awards per decade on Thursday, February 9th. At the Aksara Theatre, King Power, Channel 7HD, broadcasting live broadcasts of the day of pride of athletes, along with “Supaksorn”, a famous director, to direct the light and sound stage for the greatness of the event, while the association guarantees Selection of the best athletes, both professional and amateur in each decade Both the board qualified person carefully selected to be appropriate for the actual position
On Thursday, January 26, at the conference room on the 24th floor, Chalerm Phrakiat Building, 7th Cycle Birthday Anniversary, Sports Authority of Thailand, Huamark, Sports Photographers Association of Thailand. held a press conference Organized the 30th anniversary of the founding of the Sports Photojournalist Association Giving awards to valuable athletes in the past 3 decades in the event titled “3 Decades of Seconds to Dreams, Power of Pride”, chaired by Mr. Pipat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Tourism and Sports, along with Mr. Sira Phop Duangsodsri, Advisor to the Minister of Tourism and Sports, Dr. Kongsak Yodmanee, Governor of the Sports Authority of Thailand, Dr. Supranee Guptasa, National Sports Development Fund Manager, Ms. Nuanphan Lamsam, CEO Muang Thai Insurance Public Company Limited, Mr. Paitoon Chutimakornkul, President of the Association of Sports Photographers, Mr. Surasak Na Nakhon, Vice President of the Association as Chairman of the event, Mr. Siri Saraphol, Editor of Sports News Department Television Channel 7HD, “Supaksorn” Mr. Supawat Jongsiri, event director including sponsors and the board of directors of the association as well as the media attended many events Before the event will be held on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at Aksara Theater King Power (3rd floor), Channel 7HD, broadcast live from 13.00-15.45
Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Tourism and Sports revealed that “I would like to thank Sports Photojournalist Association of Thailand that give priority with the commemoration Think of the virtues of old athletes in the past 30 years, which have not been organized before. This 3-decade event is believed to make youth new sports fans Get to know more athletes who have made a name for Thailand in the past to be inspired to love sports. love exercise more on behalf of the ministry Ready to fully support good activities that are valuable to the association. and invites the public general sports fans and watch the live broadcast to encourage Thai athletes as well.”
Dr. Kongsak Yodmanee, Governor of Sports Authority, revealed that “Sports Authority of Thailand feel proud that the Association of Sports Photographers is interested Give importance to athletes who have made a name for the country. Especially athletes in the 20-30s years ago that some people didn’t know. never seen the work back up to receive a prestigious award It is an honor for the lives of athletes, which the sport hopes that the association will organize another good event like this.
As for Dr. Supranee Guptasa, Sports Development Fund Manager, said that the event “3 Decades of Seconds to Dream, Power of Pride” of the Sports Journalists Association this time, the fund is honored. that has supported the private sector Sponsoring a prestigious event with athletes in the past 30 years, which is considered as one of the fund’s activities. that we already support many sporting activities.”
Mr. Nuanphan Lamsam, CEO of Muang Thai Insurance Public Company Limited, revealed that “We are a private sector. who have been supporting sports for a long time Both in support of various sports, including myself as the manager of the Thai national football team. who recently won the 2022 ASEAN Championship, including making a Port FC football team. Including scholarships, children, media, activities of the association all along For the work of 3 decades, the association Pang would also like to thank the Association for honoring Muang Thai Insurance Be one of the sponsors I wish the work well done.”
Mr. Paitoon Chutimakornkul, the president of the association, revealed that “This is a good opportunity. at the Association of Sports Photographers Founded by senior media in 1992, and there are activities of the association to help members in terms of scholarships, helping with illness. And many social activities until 2022, it’s 30 years or “3 decades” of the association’s establishment. The board of directors of the association therefore has a consensus. To organize an award ceremony for athletes in different decades under the name of “3 Decades, Seconds to Dream, Power of Pride” in order to commemorate the performance of athletes of different generations, especially the previous ones that most young people almost do not know and it’s an honor It caters to different types of athletes who sacrifice their personal time. to build a reputation for many countries It deserves to be commended.”
On the side of Mr. Surasak Na Nakhon, Vice President of the association, as the chairman of the event, revealed that “3 decades of award presentation divided into the first decade 1992-2002, the second decade 2002-2012 and the third decade From 2012 to 2022, the committee of the association divides the awards into 3 decades, 10 prizes each, a total of 30 prizes, by selecting 10 people per decade with outstanding performance in both amateur and professional sports and 2 special awards.
“For this “3 Decades” event, the association has contacted “Supaksorn” Mr. Supawat Jongsiri, a famous film director. and is also the director of many light and sound events, including the opening and closing ceremonies of international sports , national sport who has been recognized for its greatness and elegance, came to direct the association’s “3 Decades” work as well, both performances and 3 decades of songs sung by “Pong Hin Lek Fai”, making us confident that the work will come out great honored with the establishment of the Association for 30 years.”
Mr. Surasak also mentioned the award that will be presented. for separate prizes Types of awards are as follows:
1. Sport Association of Decade
2. The Person of Decade
3. Team of the Decade Sports Team
4. The Profession Player of the Decade
5. The Manager of the Decade
6. The Man of the Decade who made a name in the international sports arena of the decade
7. Athlete of the Decade, The Idol of the Decade
8. Athlete of the Decade, The Gloden Player of the Decade
9. Best Athlete of the Decade: The Icon of the Decade
10. Second Memories of the Decade: The Moment of the Decade
Types of Special Rewards
1. The most memorable award: The Forever Memory of the Decade
2. The Greatest Honor of the Decade Award
“In terms of awards for each decade, In the past, the association Has appointed a part of the association’s committee to be a selection committee including qualified Another part of the sports industry veteran Let’s take a closer look together. The history, statistics, performance and social image of that athlete were carefully selected. To get 10 athletes per decade that the public, Thai sports fans, both old and new generations accept I admit that it is a very delicate matter in the selection process. which now the selection is almost concluded The association guarantees that When the name was announced Will definitely be accepted by Thai sports fans, ”said Surasak at the end.
Mr. Siri Saraphol, sports news editor Channel 7HD Television Station said that Channel 7HD would like to thank the Sports Photojournalist Association. Honoring Channel 7HD to be in charge of broadcasting the event “3 Decades of Seconds to a Dream, Power of Pride”, which is an honorary event for the best athletes in the past 3 decades. already in order for the image, light, color, sound that came out to impress sports fans across the country which will be broadcast live from 2:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
For the event “3 Decades, Seconds to Dreams, Power of Pride” will be held on Thursday, February 9th. Aksara Theater King Power (Soi Rang Nam) will start from 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.