Dissecting plans for the development of Thai para athletes Seamlessly towards the global stage
Thai national team of disabled athletes Finished the work by winning a total of 116 gold medals, 111 silver medals, 90 bronze medals, totaling 317, finishing second in the 11th ASEAN Para Games for the disabled. “Zoro 2022” in Solo, Indonesia. This is a great performance even if it can’t win the gold medal.
The Thai paratroopers have won medals in all 14 sports that host Indonesia competes. and an interesting statistic is There are new athletes who have won 36 gold medals while the old face has won 80 gold medals, showing the important development of the new wave of Thai disabled athletes that are ready to step up to replace them in the future.
in part Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) is considered to play an important role in the preparation of Thai disabled athletes to participate in this ASEAN Para Games by planning sports science preparation for athletes to keep practicing. and strengthening the athletes during the competition
Thai Athletes Management Center under the action of SAT was established at The Sunan Hotel Solo, Solo, Indonesia. To take care of the service with the Para Thai army in this competition, with Mr. Prachum Boonthiem Deputy Governor of SAT for Sports Excellence and Sports Science be a commander
This center facilitates the army of Thai athletes. including sports science services We have emphasized on having a physical therapist. and sports science in various fields Complete with care for more than 300 athletes and are sensitive athletes. Because people with disabilities will need special care in many areas.
“Big Kong” Dr. Kongsak Yodmanee The governor of the SAT said that we have seen the importance. and has organized a team that is 100 percent ready to serve the Thai athletes at this Thai Athletes Directorate Center by various services This time of the administration center was one of the most perfect. both the availability of various services
“We have meetings every day. to summarize the problems Importantly, it has been in collaboration with the Paralympic Committee of Thailand as well. Because the sports leader will have a meeting with the host of the event every day and bring problems. Come talk to our administrative center. to jointly fix it.” Dr. Kongsak said
Also from the COVID-19 situation that happened to the Thai para athletes during the competition in Indonesia The Thai Athletes Administration Center has measures to take care of closely. by adding enough favipiravir to meet the demand including adding alcohol Face mask and measures assigned to the sports team
In addition, following the end of this ASEAN Para Games, SAT is also ready to take care of the Thai national team of athletes with disabilities continuously. It has been discussed that there will be a system in development. Including training preparations to participating in long-term competitions.
In addition to sports competitions for people with disabilities, the ASEAN Para Games also looking at the Asian level is Asian Para Games and next to the world level is Future Paralympic Games Therefore, Thai athletes with disabilities will be selected to participate in various levels of competition intensely.
various selection systems of athletes with disabilities are the same as normal athletes Therefore, athletes who come into various programs will be screened thoroughly. which athletes who can go to the next level in both the Asian Para Games and the Paralympic Games will be regarded as a truly elite athlete
At the same time, the SAT has made it clear that Athletes representing Thailand to the world-class Paralympics will have full care of their careers by the SAT and its network of partners. and government agencies There will be coordination to help take care of the Thai para athletes to have a stable career.
“We insist that every athlete has a job. As for athletes who are at a lower level In this section, it must be viewed on a case-by-case basis. Because we are unable to support all athletes in the system. But we try to coordinate with the agency. and agencies that support various sports.” The governor of the SAT said
Dr. Kongsak added that SAT has implemented the policy of Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn Minister of Tourism and Sports which if the athlete who will come to be a Paralympic hero Here, don’t worry. But in the ASEAN Para Games level, it must be admitted that there are a lot of athletes. We try to take care. and together with the Paralympic Committee of Thailand To find a way for all athletes to be able to support themselves to a certain extent.
This is a preparation for the Thai national team of athletes with disabilities. since before the competition during the competition until following the end of the competition And continue to the next level of competition, which SAT has planned to prepare. To build on the Para Thai army to move beyond ASEAN to the Asian level. and the next world class seamlessly
and is confident that it will help the Para Thai Army to step forward and create works And definitely build a reputation to the next level.
