PPTV HD Television Station Channel 36 in conjunction with Bundesliga Organized a press conference to introduce 17 Thai youth players who have been selected for the “BDMS Presents Bundesliga Dream” project, which will lead the youth through the U16 selection to fly to the top academies in Germany for up to three weeks to practice and actually compete with the youth teams of each club between May 12 and June 3
In the last week, there will be only 2 young Thai people who will be able to continue to train in the next famous club as well. which this youth group was selected by a committee from Football Association of Thailand together with coaches from clubs in the Bundesliga who fly directly to audition And today the list was officially announced at a press conference among distinguished guests from the German Embassy in Thailand. Sports Authority of Thailand Representatives from Bundesliga football clubs, sponsors and media at Central World, Bangkok.
This project is part of a collaboration between the German Football Federation (DFL) and the Sports Authority of Thailand. which recently signed a memorandum of agreement with the objective of supporting the development of football and create opportunities to fulfill the dreams of football players in Thailand
The selected youngsters will travel to Germany to train under the name U17 Thailand Dream Team, selected from 120 top players from football clubs across the country in a two-day program at Rajamangala National Stadium last week. past These 17 youths are Mr. Phichak Donwithai from Jfam United Club, Mr. Naphat Sakulchan from Assumption Thonburi School, Mr. Pitchakorn Chanjiam from Khlong Khon-Polish Tero. Academy, Mr. Miraco Inaram from Assumption Thonburi School, Mr. Sirapop Nilsaeng from BG Pathum United Club, Mr. Chairat Phumrod from Assumption Thonburi School, Mr. Rangsan Kakkaew from Klong Khon- Police Tero Academy, Mr. Chansorn Choklarp from Assumption Thonburi School, Mr. Natee Tampradab from Klong Khon-Police Tero Academy, Mr. Thiraphat Noyla from Udon United Club, Mr. Jirapas Duangpuek from Daruna Ratchaburi School from Assumption Thonburi School, Mr. Tawin Artjinda from Daruna Ratchaburi School, Mr. Chanompoom Chupayak from BG Pathum United Club
Mr. Nuttawut Saeng-uthai from Chiang Mai United, Mr. Surachai Chaphakdee from JFAM United, Mr. Thanatat Komsan from BG Pathum United. The youth fraternities will join the three-week program at Eintracht Frankfurt. (Eintracht Frankfurt), Borussia Dortmund (Borussia Dortmund) and Bayern Munich (FC Bayern München) with a training program that each club is designed specifically for. will focus on the skills that are used in the actual field and after completing the first two weeks of the program Only two players will stay one more week to continue training with the Bundesliga club’s Under-16 squad.
The announcement of this audition was honored by His Excellency the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany Thailand, Mr. George Schmidt, who congratulated the young people who have been selected. Mr. Schmidt has given great importance to youth development. One of the young people who will travel to Germany this time. revealed the feeling that “Football is not just my goal. but also the dreams of those around me this trip Therefore, it is like making dreams come true for everyone in the family.” Meanwhile, Mr. Pitchakorn Chanjiam from Klong Khon-Police Tero Academy was excited about this success. “Having traveled to practice football in Europe. It was like something that everyone thought was impossible for someone like me, but today it really happened.”
Mr. Tanukiat Chanchum, Deputy Governor of the Sports Authority of Thailand Department of Professional Sports and Boxing said that on behalf of the Sports Authority of Thailand, I would like to thank all parties involved in joining forces and pushing for this project in a concrete way. “I am delighted that this program has provided the opportunity for talented young players to travel to Germany to train with a world-class Bundesliga league. I hope that the young people who participate in the project will be able to show their work to be evident in order to develop. and inspiring other youths to become professional football players And join the national team in the future
Mr. Pornchai Poonlumlert, Acting President of Bangkok Media and Broadcasting Co., Ltd. (PPTV HD 36), said, “I would like to thank the Bundesliga. Sports Authority of Thailand, Football Association, various clubs, including all supporters who help drive this project up. PPTV is also a channel that broadcasts live Bundesliga football continuously for more than 7 years since 2016 for this project. I am very proud that the cooperation between the station and
The Bundesliga is tangible. Football is a sport that is not very physically dependent. But it’s up to the heart and passion. Therefore, I would like all 17 youths who have been selected to make the most of this opportunity. And I hope we can develop this project in the coming years.”
Kevin Sims, Head of Asia Pacific at Bundesliga International mentioned the commitment of Bundesliga continues to support local football clubs. and the government to create opportunities especially for talented young footballers to reach the world level. “I would like to thank PPTV. and all parties involved in pushing this project up Thai youth players have great potential. All they want is an opportunity. This is why we have come together.”
PPTV is the only free TV broadcasting Bundesliga football in Thailand. And will send a production team to film every aspect of this exciting journey. Starting from the youth selection in Bangkok until the end of the program in Germany. It will be produced as a reality series program, 30 minutes long, 12 episodes, including fielding with the youth club of Eintracht Frankfurt (Eintracht Frankfurt), Borussia Dortmund (Borussia Dortmund) and Bayern Munich (FC Bayern München). via PPTV HD 36 every Saturday from 12.15-12.45 from May 6 to July 22.
The Bundesliga is the home of Asian players in Europe. More players from Asia have played at the top of Germany in the past 20 years than the four major European leagues combined. Heroes from each nation playing in the Bundesliga include Daiji Kamada from Japan and Jae Sung Lee from South Korea, among others. The Bundesliga is active in Asia. by working with business partners and the government to support the growth of football In projects such as the Bundesliga Common Ground and the Youth Incubator Project, the umbrella of the “BDMS Presents Bundesliga Dream” project in Thailand.