2024-01-07 07:44:31
11 nations send cyclists to invade Thailand to compete on bicycles to hunt for quotas for the Olympic Games.
“Sgt. Muek” General Decha Hemkrasri, President of the ASEAN Cycling Federation (ACF) and President of the Bicycle Sports Association of Thailand, revealed that according to the Cycling Sports Association of Thailand Together with Thong Pha Phum Subdistrict Municipality, Vajiralongkorn Dam, Thong Pha Phum District and Kanchanaburi Province. Organize the Thailand Road Bicycle Championship. Compete for the royal trophy “King Bhumibol” and the Thailand Mountain Bike Championships Compete for the royal trophy His Majesty the King, year 2024, field 1, between 19-21 January at Vajiralongkorn Dam. In the road category, the association has registered with the International Cycling Federation (UCI) to be a CN level national championship. And the designated road race series will have the right to wear a white shirt with the Thai flag pattern across the chest to compete in various events in 2025 that “UCI” has certified around the world.
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General Decha said that at the same time, the Bicycle Sports Association Organize the international cross-country mountain bike race “Thailand Mountain Bike Cup 2024” between 16-17 January 2024, which has been registered with “UCI” as a C1 level international event. Collect points to qualify for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France. The opening ceremony of the competition on January 16 at 12.30 was honored by Lieutenant Thotsapon Chaikomin, Governor of Kanchanaburi Province. came to preside over the ceremony at Vajiralongkorn Dam As for the various teams that will participate in the competition, there are currently 15 confirmed teams from 11 countries, including Malaysia, Singapore, New Zealand, Philippines, Japan, Taiwan, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Israel, Germany and Thailand. By the Go for Gold team of the Philippines and the Malaysian national team Send the most athletes. Including at least 30 officials and cyclists per team. There are also Thai club teams sending athletes to compete in at least 10 clubs.
“Right now, many teams are preparing to travel in advance of the competition to escape the cold weather, such as the Kazakhstan national team. and the New Zealand national team Contact and coordinate with the Bicycle Sports Association. that they will travel regarding 1 week before the competition, but the association will begin certifying foreign athletes according to the competition regulations, which is January 13 onwards. Therefore, during the period that the foreign athlete certification system has not yet been entered, both teams would like to find Places to visit to relax and practice at the same time. The Bicycle Sports Association Therefore recommended and coordinated for athletes and officials of both teams to travel to Pattaya. Chonburi Province It is considered an opportunity to promote Thai tourist attractions to foreigners. In the future, these athletes will bring their families back to Thailand once more. It promotes Thai tourism in itself,” Gen. Decha said.
The Thai two-wheeler president also said that for the Malaysian national team, he has informed that he will travel by car by going through immigration through the Sadao customs checkpoint in Songkhla province and that the athletes will stay to compete in the Thailand mountain bike championship. Compete for the Royal Cup, Field 1, between 19-21 January, following the completion of the “Thailand Mountain Bike Cup 2024” competition. Likewise, the Go for Gold team of the Philippines will continue to compete in the Thailand Championships as well. Both teams have always sent athletes to participate in the activities of the Bicycle Sports Association, including BMX cycling competitions, Mountain road type Thailand Championship Including the long-distance bicycle race “Tour of Thailand” is considered a good friendship between teams in the ASEAN region. He himself holds the position of Chairman of the ASEAN Cycling Federation (ACF). He has a policy to the members that all nations in ASEAN must cooperate and support each other.
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“Sgt. Ink” further said that As for the Thailand Road and Mountain Bike Championships, It received a lot of attention from cyclists. Because at this time all accommodation in Thong Pha Phum District is fully booked. Cyclists who have not yet decided to apply or are in a hurry to find accommodation may have to stay as far away as Sai Yok District. As for cycling activities “Cycling for health, Bike for Life” which is a collaboration between Thai Health Promotion Foundation (Thai Health Promotion Foundation) and the Bicycle Sports Association and Thong Pha Phum Subdistrict Municipality On Friday, January 19, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. in front of the Thong Pha Phum Municipality Office. It is very lively. Those who participate in the activity will receive a certificate. along with a round neck t-shirt and a souvenir water bottle for everyone In addition, flashing lights and reflective signs were distributed. “Drive safely. Pay attention to your fellow riders” to cyclists participating in healthy cycling activities to attach to the underside of the bicycle saddle. In order to reduce accidents
Gen. Decha added that The Bicycle Sports Association Collaborated with Thong Pha Phum Subdistrict Municipality and the Health Promotion Foundation (Thai Health Promotion Foundation) organized training for assistant referees. Along with training on how to drive a bicycle safely. On Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at Thong Pha Phum Subdistrict Municipality Office. At the same time, the Bicycle Sports Association and Thai Health Promotion Foundation are aware of the dangers of e-cigarettes, which are as dangerous as rolled cigarettes. Therefore join together to campaign once morest smoking e-cigarettes. This may cause respiratory illness. This causes the government to lose budget on medical care. There will be an exhibition for cyclists to know regarding the dangers and dangers of electric cigarettes. In addition, the association There is also a free bicycle repair clinic activity. Give people the opportunity to bring in old, damaged bicycles and have them repaired so they can be used once more. In order to save money according to the sufficiency economy philosophy of His Majesty King Rama IX, there is a contest for old antique bicycles. beautifully decorated bicycles Trophies were awarded to the oldest and youngest participants. Both men and women
For the international mountain bike competition program “Thailand Mountain Bike Cup 2024” on January 16 at 1:00 p.m., competing in the women’s under 23 years old category and the women’s youth category. Finals at 3:00 p.m., competing in the men’s under 23 years old category and the men’s youth category. Final round, January 17 at 1:00 p.m., women’s competition. Final round at 3:00 p.m., men’s competition. final round There will be a live broadcast on Facebook Live Thaicycling Association and Thai Sport Plus / YouTube : TCA Chanal both days.
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Friday, January 19, 2024 is a road bicycle race. Time trial program Starting at 9:00 a.m., the race route is a circuit within the Vajiralongkorn Dam area, a distance of 10.60 kilometers per round, and mountain bikes. The downhill program starts at 9:00 a.m., with a distance of 1.2 kilometers, which will be broadcast live on Facebook Live, Thaicycling Association and Thai Sport Plus / YouTube : TCA Chanal from 9:00 a.m. onwards. In the followingnoon, there will be cycling activities. “Bicycle for Health Bike for Life” starts at 3:00 p.m. The route starts from in front of Thong Pha Phum Subdistrict Municipality. Cycle into the market, head towards the roundregarding on Road No. 3272, then circle back to the finish line at the same place, a distance of 3.2 kilometers.
Saturday 20 January 2024 is a mountain bike race. Cross Country Class A starts at 9:00 a.m. and Class B at 12:00 p.m., with a distance of 4 kilometers per round. The competition route is within the Vajiralongkorn Dam area. As for Sunday, January 21, it is a road bicycle race, a road race, starting at 8:00 a.m. The race route is a circuit within the Vajiralongkorn Dam area, a distance of 10.50 kilometers per round, which the Thai PBS television station It will be broadcast live on main channel number 3 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. In addition, there will be a mountain bike competition. The Eliminator program starts at 10:00 a.m., the route is at the edge of the forest next to the helipad, a distance of 700 meters, and is broadcast live on Facebook Live, Thaicycling Association and Thai Sport Plus / YouTube : TCA Chanal from 10:00 a.m., etc. go
Those interested in applying to compete in the Thailand Road and Mountain Bike Championships. Compete for the Royal Cup 2024, Field 1. You can apply at the website of the Bicycle Sports Association of Thailand. www.thaicycling.or.th From now on And applications close on Wednesday, January 18th at 12.00 noon. Follow the details on the Thaicycling Association’s Facebook page or inquire at Tel. 0-2719-3340-2 On official days and hours
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