Phatthalung joins forces to organize ‘Segak Games’ to enhance sports and combine tourism to create added value to the economy
Asst. Prof. Dr. Ratthapong Bunyanuwat, Director of the Human Capital Development Innovation Center Kasem Bundit University As a communications and public relations consultant Sports Authority of Thailand Phatthalung Province revealed that from the fact that Phatthalung Province has been honored to host the 4th National Senior Games or Segak Games between August 21-27, 2022, recently received a report from the Sports Authority of Thailand. Phatthalung Province That Phatthalung Province is now ready to organize such sports events in accordance with the objectives of the Sports Authority of Thailand under international standards and to raise the level of the national sport. For organizing this competition, the province under the leadership of high-ranking executives, as well as government organizations, private sectors, the people and provincial administrative organizations are aware and give importance to the team of athletes as well as tourists who visit Phatthalung Province to be happy. and was most impressed And most importantly, in such an event, it would be another dimension in which sports can be combined with tourism and lead to added economic and social value, especially the income generated by the community. and various entrepreneurs as well as the National Youth Sports Fair or the past Phatthalung Games
Asst. Prof. Dr. Ratthapong He went on to say that for the 4th National Senior Sports Expo, or Segak Games, the host has designated a sport for athletes from across the country to showcase their potential and chase medals for 15 categories, including athletics, swimming, soccer, golf. Table tennis, basketball, badminton, shooting, tennis, woodball, gateball, dance, takraw (sepak takraw, hoop hoop), petanque and bodybuilding. As for the field of competition, the field will be used in some areas of Phatthalung and nearby provinces. And above all, for the opening ceremony of the competition on August 21, the host has prepared a performance event focusing on the arts and culture connected with the lifestyle of the people of Phatthalung and the sporting dimension, with a former star athlete of Phatthalung. The province will run torches and take vows at the ceremony.