‘Seth. Ink’ discusses with ‘Korea’ on bicycle development – Singapore invites Thailand to compete in ‘Tour de France’
Rising star riders of the Thai national team, the most fragrant following doing an excellent job in the long-distance cycling battle “Tour of Salalah 2022” in Oman, recently received an invitation from Singapore to compete in the “Tour de France”. Prudential Singapore Criterium” on October 30, 65 at the Formula One racetrack. Which has a championship cyclist “True de France” joins many races. While the senior national team cyclists prepare to fight the heavy road bicycle world championship on September 18-25 in Australia, the “Ste. Ink” has been appointed by the Asian Cycling Confederation (ACC) to Be 1 in 9 Voting Delegate of Asia In an important resolution at the general meeting of the International Cycling Federation (UCI Congress)
“Ste. Ink” Gen. Decha Hemkrasri, president of the Cycling Association of Thailand revealed that from the Cycling Association of Thailand. has sent the young men’s road team athletes to participate in the long-distance cycling competition “Tour of Salalah 2022” on September 11-14 in Oman. There are 6 athletes, consisting of Nattaphon Chamchat, Muhamad Hanafi Kuechi, Polawat Sakulthanaphum, Pongsin Polkla, Puridet Inthaphaw, Supachok Kaewsuya, with Lt. Adisak Wannasri is the coach and Nathon Nakmanee is the team technician. As a result, this set of Thai cyclists produced satisfactory results. Even with the experience of being an international runner who competed in 10 teams from 5 countries
General Decha said that the Thai national team finished third in the team category. Second only to the United Arab Emirates national team Which brings riders of the national team to compete until the championship wins and is ranked second in the team Cycle KOM NRO, Oman’s leading team with athletes from Europe to join the team up to 3 people, while the competition each stage The young riders of the Thai national team have done an excellent job. In the front group and in the top 10 of every stage, especially the last stage on September 14, Supachok Kaewsuya almost won the stage. by Sprint to the finish line, losing only half the wheel of the local cyclist As for his teammates, they were all at the forefront, with Pongsin finishing at 4th place, Natthaphon 5th, Muhammad Hanafi at 6th, Puridet at 8th and Dynamic at 20th.
“The riders of this Thai national team are young riders for most of the team, with an average age of 18-19 years, with only Nattapon Chamchat and Muhammad Hanafi Kuechi, two of whom have more experience than their peers. Each athlete comes from various types of Thailand Cycling Championships that the association organizes throughout the year, including 28 races, including competitions in the age category not over 23 years old. To find new athletes according to the strategic plan of the Cycling Sports Association At the same time, there are still many young riders who are in the midst of being called up to the Thai national team in road races. The last three months of this year and continuing until October 2023 is a crucial time for collecting points for qualifying road riders for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France.”
General Decha further said that After Thai cyclists have performed excellently in the long-distance cycling race “Tour of Salalah” in Oman. Resulting in the most fragrant Thai national team. Many nations have sent invitations to participate in many competitions. Recently, Singapore has been invited to compete in the “Tour de France Prudential Singapore Criterium” in October 30th at the Formula One Singapore Grand Prix, where Tour de France champion riders compete. This is the result of the association Create a rising star athlete to replace the seniors. Makes enough athletes to be sent to compete in various programs, both invited and the association sent to compete itself
The prime minister of two wheels of Thailand, nicknamed “Squid Prototype”, went on to say that In addition, the Cycling Sports Association Will send Thai national road cycling teams to compete in the UCI Road World Championships 2022 from September 18-25 in Wollongong. Australia Which the Thai national team sent to compete in 3 different editions, consisting of the people’s version, Sarawut Siriranchai, Peeraphon, the Chiangkwang people, the female people’s version, Phetdarin Somrat, Chaniphon Bhatiya and the youth male Nattawat Mangkorn. Wong, Kamolthacha Inthong, with “Coach Tum” Wisut Kasiyapat as the team manager, Pol.Lt. Col. Nattapon Jithavornthawit as assistant and technician of the team.
General Decha added that During the World Road Cycling Championship The International Cycling Federation (UCI) will also hold its annual general meeting, or UCI Congress, on September 22. Which he has been appointed by the Asian Bicycle Confederation (ACC) to be one of the 9 representatives who have the right to vote or Voting Delegate of Asia. In making important resolutions at this meeting In addition to congressional meetings to vote on various matters, he will also join discussions with Lee Tae-hoon, Vice President of the South Korean Cycling Association. and Executive Director of ACC on the issue of increasing cooperation in the development and upgrading of cycling sports standards of the two countries Especially in the medium-distance track where South Korea has developed a lot.
