2023-09-20 12:58:00
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Exclusive interview: The Hangzhou Asian Games will promote multicultural exchanges and enhance cross-border friendships – Interview with Pattama, Vice Chairman of the Thai Olympic Committee
Xinhua News Agency, Bangkok, September 20
Xinhua News Agency reporter Lin Hao and Ren Qian
Pattama, a member of the International Olympic Committee and Vice Chairman of the Thai Olympic Committee, recently said in a video interview with a reporter from Xinhua News Agency that the Hangzhou Asian Games is not only a grand event to showcase the best competitive state of athletes from all over the world, but will also further enhance the competitiveness of athletes through multicultural exchanges. Enhance cross-border friendships.
Pattama said that Asia is a region full of multiculturalism. The Asian Games is a very good opportunity for athletes and delegations to “further deepen mutual understanding and exchanges through the bond of sports.”
She said that competition results are not everything regarding the Asian Games. Whether in the athletes’ village or on the field, athletes will have the opportunity to communicate and enhance friendship. “As the Olympic motto says, ‘Faster, Higher, Stronger – More United’, in addition to competition, I hope that athletes from all countries can establish deep friendships. No matter which country they come from, everyone can become good friends.”
Patama said she has always hoped to promote the development of the Olympic movement through the integration of culture and sports. “Hangzhou has a long history and beautiful scenery. This Asian Games will perfectly present the beauty and characteristics of Chinese culture, allowing audiences from all over the world to appreciate the cultural heritage of China.”
As one of Asia’s sports powers, Thailand is currently actively preparing for the competition. According to reports, Thailand will send 941 athletes to compete in 40 events. Pattama said that Thai athletes are looking forward to competing for medals and even gold medals in taekwondo, track cycling, badminton, sepak takraw and other events, and preparing for next year’s Paris Olympics.
Pattama said that Thailand and China have a long history of friendship, similar cultures, and wide-ranging bilateral cooperation, covering various aspects such as art, music, and sports. In 2022, the Badminton Association of Thailand and the Chinese Badminton Association signed a memorandum of understanding to further promote exchanges between athletes, coaches and referees. “This is also an important manifestation of deepening the friendly relations between the two countries through sports.”
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