‘Tong-Somrak’ won the best Thai athlete award for the ‘3 Decades’ Sor. Journalists, sports photographers
On February 9 at Aksara Theater, King Power, Mr. Siraphop Duangsodsri, Advisor to the Minister of Tourism and Sports Presided over the event “3 Decades, Seconds to Dream, Power of Pride” organized by the Sports Photojournalist Association. on the occasion of the 30th anniversary to award the most valuable athletes in the past 3 decades
In the event, there are also Mr. Paitoon Chutimakornkul, President of the Sports Photographers Journalist Association, Dr. Kongsak Yodmanee, Governor of the Sports Authority of Thailand, Dr. Supranee Guptasa, National Sports Development Fund Manager, Nang Nuan Phan Lamsam, Chief Executive Officer, Muang Thai Insurance Public Company Limited, along with athletes from the past to the present attended the event.
Mr. Siraphop said that he would like to thank the Sports Photographer Journalist Association of Thailand. that give priority with the commemoration Thinking about the virtues of old athletes in the past 30 years, which he, as Minister of State, I have never seen any event organized before. This 3-decade event is believed to make youth new sports fans get to know more athletes who used to make a name for Thailand in the past To be inspired to love sports love exercise more on behalf of the ministry ready to support Good activities are fully valuable to the association.
As for Dr. Kongsak, he revealed that the Sports Authority of Thailand feel proud that the Association of Sports Photographers is interested Give importance to athletes who have made a name for the country. Especially athletes in the 20-30s years ago that some people didn’t know. never seen the work Come back up for a prestigious award today. which is an honor for the lives of athletes, which the sport hopes that the association will organize good events like this again Sport is ready to provide full support.
On the other hand, Dr. Supranee Guptasa, Sports Development Fund Manager, said that the event “3 Decades of Seconds to Dream, Power of Pride” of the Sports Photographers Association on this day, the Fund is honored. that has supported the private sector Supporting events that are prestigious with athletes in the past 30 years, would like to commend the association for organizing the event. Honorable to all award recipients.”
While Mr. Paitoon Chutimakornkul, the president of the association, revealed that the event marks the 30th anniversary or 3 decades of the association’s founding. The association is organized for the purpose To commemorate the work of different athletes In the era from 30 years – 20 years ago to the present, especially the athletes of the previous generation that most new sports fans hardly know never seen face Never seen the work, saw, got to know each other, and also honored Focus on athletes of different ages sacrificing personal time to build a reputation for many countries It deserves to be commended. It has been universally recognized by both past and present sports fans.
For those who received the award, separated by type of award for each decade are as follows:
1. Sports Associations of the Decade – The First Decade (1992-2002), including the International Boxing Association of Thailand / The 2nd Decade (2002-2012), Amateur Weightlifting Association of Thailand / The 3rd Decade (2012-2022) Tech Sports Association Wando of Thailand
2. Important Persons of the Decade – 1st Decade Maj. Gen. Jaruk Areerachakarn / 2nd Decade Mr. Thana Chaiprasit / 3rd Decade Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul
3.Sports Team of the Decade – 1st Decade Thai Football Dream Team / 2nd Decade Sepak Takraw Set of Suebsak Pansueb / 3rd Decade Women’s Volleyball Set 7 Sian
4. Best Professional Athlete of the Decade – The 1st Decade Samart Payak Arun (Boxing – Muay Thai) / The 2nd Decade Thongchai Jaidee (Golf) / The 3rd Decade “Pro Mae” Ariya Jutanugarn (Golf)
5. Team Manager of the Decade – Decade 1 “Big Hoi” Tawatchai Sachakun (football) / Decade 2 Busaba Yodbangtoey (weightlifting) / Decade 3 “Madame Pang” Nuanpan Lamsam (football)
6. The person who made a name in the international sports arena of the decade – the 1st decade “Bangyi” Worawi Makudi (former prime minister of football) / the 2nd decade Asst. Prof. Dr. Pimol Srivikorn (President S. Taekwondo) / 3rd decade Wichai Srivaddhanaprabha (former president of Leicester City Club)
7. Exemplary Athletes of the Decade – The 1st Decade “Zico” Kiattisak Senamuang (Football) / The 2nd Decade Buakaw Banchamek (Thai Boxing) / The 3rd Decade “Toon Bodyslam” Mr. Artiwara Kongmalai (Table Runner tennis)
8. Best Athlete of the Decade – 1st Decade Somrak Khamsing (Boxing) / 2nd Decade Capt. Ying Paweena Thongsuk (weightlifting) / 3rd Decade “Tennis” Panipak Wongpattanakul (Techwan do)
9. The Best Athlete of the Decade – The 1st Decade “Tong Sitchoi” Mr. Wattana Phuobom (Snooker) / The 2nd Decade “Ball” Paradorn Srichaphan
