Stories tagged with sport
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Chiang Mai adventure race a success
More than 100 competitors turned out on Sunday May 18th for the first Chiang Mai Amazing Adventure race, part of a multi-event series that has been held across Thailand for the past three years.
The event attracted more than 50 teams of two, who had to compete in several disciplines including running, mountain biking, swimming and kayaking, reaching each of the five check points together.
First home was the Thai duo of Boonyarit Boonjang and Choochart Tayasuthi in 4 hours 12 mins 48 seconds, while the first mixed team of Runsan Masurin and Saifon Boonjang achieved a commendable third overall. The race attracted participants from more than a dozen nationalities based in cities as far away as Bangkok, Hong Kong, Singapore, Manila and Ho Chi Minh City.
Starting out at the 700 Year stadium, the challenge comprised of a cross country mountain run, followed by a mountain bike stage, then a swim across Huay Tung Tao lake, before the runners took to the running trails again. Kayaks (supplied by the organisers) were used for the fifth leg, followed by another bike stage to the finish, and took some teams up to eight hours, including several obstacles thrown in.
“We had a great turnout for an inaugural Race and far from Bangkok where most of the competitors come from.� Said race organiser Serge Henkins afterwards. “We had also a beautiful weather after a week of heavy rain…Another positive thing is that the winners are a local team from Chiang Mai�.
“After the great success of the last River Kwai Trophy, which is now the second Adventure Race in South East Asia, we can say the sport is now taking off nicely in Thailand� says Henkens.
The overall consensus among participants was that the course was an excellent challenge in a great setting, not too gruelling. Next year’s event promises to be even more popular and better supported.
The event was organised by Active Management Asia who are professionals in putting on such races as well as providing corporate and schools team building events.
Posted by: Andrew on 23 May 2008, 15:18 -
Cockfighting in the spotlight
The Ministry of the Interior in Thailand has once again switched leaders, and as usual, palms have to be greased to keep the sport of cockfighting alive in its underground circuits. This time the animal rights organization that calls cockfighting barbaric and inciteful of violence, gambling and debauch, the Thai Animal Guardians Associations seeks to get to the Interior Minister before the cockfighters do.
Claims by the new interior minister that his aims are to clean up the streets and bring all activities under his eye within the scope of the law. This has given Thai AGA the impetus to call the minister out on allowing sport like cockfights to carry on.
Not only animal rights activists are speaking out against the sport, as the Ministry of Health have reminded the populous that avian flu can spread at events like cockfights, and in the last outbreak of avian flu, it was the fighting cock that carried the disease. Whether the long arm of the law or the briefcase under the table will prevail is anyone’s guess.
Posted by: DaveB on 20 May 2008, 19:56 -
New golf course for Krabi
Krabi’s much-talked-about golf course in Klong Muang has finally made it to the construction phase and will bring Krabi’s number of golf courses to two when completed.
The 9-hole Klong Muang golf course will be built on part of the Krabi Sofitel Phokeethra Resort in Klong Muang.
Land has already been cleared for the course and building is expected to start later this month.
The project promises to be a good prospect for visitors, locals and resort residents bringing more interest to this particular region of Krabi
Although the Klong Muang course will be part of the Sofitel Resort, it will also be open to the general public for a fee.
The only restriction to the public being that players must at least have a handicap.
The new golf course’s fairways and greens will overlook Klong Muang beach and the Hong Islands to offer a stunning backdrop.
Krabi’s other golf course is the Neua Klong district 18-hole Pakasai Country Club.
More on Krabi activities
Posted by: Andrew on 24 Jan 2008, 11:06 -
Thai yacht team gets set for SE Asian Games
The Thailand Yachting Team is getting ready to participate in the 24th South East Asian Games. Admiral Satirapan, the Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Navy recently visited the team at the Ocean Marina Yacht Club in Jomtien in order to inspect the team.
This year’s South East Asian games will be held in Thailand. In fact, the yachting events will take place on the home turf of the Thailand Yachting Team, at the Ocean Marina Yacht Club.
Following his inspection, the Admiral announced that the team appeared to be fully prepared. He was told that the team would win every division of racing in this year’s competition.
The South East Asian Games will take place in Thailand this year between December 6th and December 15th
Posted by: Jen on 12 Oct 2007, 19:29 -
24th Universiade Bangkok 2007 Opening Today
The grand opening of the 24th International University Sports is set to take place this afternoon in Bangkok, Thailand. The International University Sports (Universiade) is considered a significant sports event among university students, the university-level equivalent to the Olympic Games. The 24th Universiade Bangkok 2007 will be held from 8-18 August with more than 200 countries participating in the games.
The Nation has a sports section dedicated to updates and information from the event.
Posted by: Watt on 08 Aug 2007, 10:42 -
Asian Cup 2007: Games Started
The Asian Cup 2007 kicked off on Saturday with the opening match between co-host Thailand and Irag at Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok. Thailand earned an essential point in a hard-fought 1-1 draw with Iraq in the Asian Cup's Group A whereas Australia grabbed a first point from their Asian Cup debut against Oman in injuries time.
In today's fixtures, Japan are schedule to play Qatar for their first match in Hanoi. There's much more to come, find out match fixtures and follow the results here.
Posted by: Watt on 09 Jul 2007, 14:31 -
World Champion Female Boxer Released from Jail
After almost 7 years in jail, world boxing champion Samson Sor Siriporn has been released from prison on parole as a reward for her sporting success. Siriporn won the World Boxing Council (WBC) female light-flyweight belt in April while she was a prisoner on drug charges. The Bangkok Post carried the story.
Posted by: Watt on 14 Jun 2007, 10:15 -
Flying Dutch Men Outclass Thailand
Thailand could learn some football lessons from a 3-1 loss to the Netherlands in a friendly match at Rajamangala stadium yesterday. Around 20,000 fans were entertained at the stadium in Bangkok in a high spirited atmosphere. The Bangkok Post has a match report and you can find a post-match review from Thai and Dutch head coach here.
The Dutch team played their second friendly match with Thailand in their Asia tour during a break from the Euro 2008 qualifying round while Thailand are preparing for the Asian cup 2007 next month.
Posted by: Watt on 07 Jun 2007, 11:38 -
2007 Pattaya Marathon
Khun Watanna, Deputy Mayor of Pattaya and other involved parties held a meeting to discuss the 2007 Pattaya Marathon. This event will be held on 15 July and will celebrate the auspicious occasion of the 80th Birthday of His Majesty the King. A full marathon, half marathon, wheelchair marathon and a 5km children's race will feature in this year's event which is open to Thai and International competitors. Pattaya City News Online carries more about this story.
Posted by: Toony on 30 May 2007, 10:15