It is an important milestone in the Thai sports industry in promoting youth. For the activity “World Youth Festival Bangkok 2022” (World Youth Festival Bangkok 2022), youth ambassadors festival from 21 countries, 5 continents around the world and more than 2,000 staff members participated in cultural, sports and educational exchange camps at Srinakharinwirot University. (SWU) Prasarnmit, Bangkok, between 14-19 November 2022
The event was held during the 2022 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting (APEC) in collaboration with Ministry of Tourism and Sports By the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) and the National Sports Development Fund (NSDF) in collaboration with United Through Sports (UTS), an international non-profit organization. Organized a gathering camp of young sports ambassadors to create new friendships among young people from around the world
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The event was packed with many activities. Including the World Youth Conference on the theme United througth the power of youth, with representatives of youth ambassadors leading discussions on the power of sport. At the same time, there are also demonstrations of various sports such as football, futsal, volleyball, techball, skateboarding, rock climbing, sepak takraw, dance and others for children to learn skills.
In addition, there are also workshops organized to educate youth ambassadors in many aspects, consisting of: 1. UNESCO Sports and Sustainable Development Goals 2.ITA Clean Sport and a Good Future 3.Angle City Sport Attracting LA Non-profit Founding Families to Sports Adaptive Opportunities 4.Mission 89 Human Trafficking and Youth Protection And sports safety 5.Yunus Sports Hub, creating the future of economy and a better society thoroughly Along with entrepreneurs through sports and 6. IOC Youth Leaders Olympic Values and life skills
It also has organized training seminars. About banned substances in sports by an independent agency to check for prohibited substances internationally (International Testing Agency – ITA) and the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) join intensive tutoring for personnel. especially athletes Officials in the boxing industry to raise standards ready to support Thailand Let’s fight once morest doping in sports together. Including accepting that Thailand rose up to fight and improve methods in order to avoid the problem of doping in sports
Another highlight of the event is the Wai Kru Muay ceremony. Thai cultural exchange program In order to propagate the sport of “Muay Thai” and push it into the Olympic Games. which will instill national art and culture for youth ambassadors At the same time, it emphasizes being a soft power that is important in generating economic income for Thailand. And heading on the path to the sporting event of all mankind in the future
Dr. Supranee Guptasa, Manager of the National Sports Development Fund, revealed that the overall picture of the World Youth Festival Bangkok 2022 activities was considered very successful. Because it is an activity for youth and most importantly, this event was honored by the Princess of Saudi Arabia, she accompanied the youth to participate in the event. and the Crown Prince of Malaysia also attended In addition, we have also received the honor from ambassadors from more than 50 countries.
“To organize an event for youth this time, we have used an educational institution like SWU to organize activities. which makes children The university has also participated in activities as volunteers. and use their own potential Including the university in organizing this big event which is considered the biggest event for children those too which must be said The feedback from the youth who participated was quite good.”
“Dr. Ying” said that Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul As an International Olympic Committee member (IOC member), I am satisfied with the organization of this event. because it supports the work of Khunying Pattama who acts as an IOC member and represents Thailand Therefore, all activities we have organized will benefit Thailand in submitting a bid to host the Youth Games. The 5th Olympic Games, 2026 (2026), in which Dr. Kongsak Yodmanee, Governor of SAT, has a very strong intention to host this world-class youth sports event. While we will do our best to support and promote in order to have the opportunity to twist the host
“World Youth Festival Bangkok 2022” is considered a sporting event that encourages youth from around the world to exchange good experiences together and will also have a positive effect on Thailand. including pushing Muay Thai into the Olympic Games in the future and a proposal to host the Youth Olympic Games
Therefore, it is considered the success of the important first step activity. In order to pave the way for Thailand to move forward towards world-class sporting events in the future…
