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Asian road bikes are competing for points at the Paris 2024 Olympics

using the route around Dok Krai Reservoir and the route within Rayong Province

For the 2023 Asian Road Cycling Championship, there are 3 events, which include the 42nd Asian Road Cycling Championship, the 29th Asian Youth Road Cycling Championship and the 11th Asian Handicap Cycling Championship

Different races will be in accordance with the regulations of the International Cycling Federation (UCI).

this competition The 27 countries that are members of the ACC will send more than 700 athletes and officials to compete because it is an important event. That Asian cyclists will collect points to qualify for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France

Especially the road race Cyclists who finished 1st and 2nd in the male and female citizen category are automatically eligible to go to the “Paris Games”

In addition, other rated athletes will receive cumulative points falling to 30th place, including the country’s cumulative points as well.

For all 27 countries receiving the competition, which include Iraq, Kazakhstan, China, Hong Kong, Iran, Japan, Kuwait, Lao PDR, Macau, Malaysia, Mongolia, Oman, Singapore, Taiwan, Philippines, Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Bahrain, South Korea, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Cambodia, India and Thailand.

the Asian road bike championship this time Not only collecting points for selecting athletes to go to the Paris Olympics 2024, it also promotes tourism attractions and good things in Rayong to the world through a live broadcast from PBS Thai TV station. and a live broadcast on Facebook Live Thaicycling Association

Which Rayong province has many famous tourist attractions such as Koh Samet, Koh Mun Nai – Koh Mun Nok, Mae Rumphung Beach, Saeng Chan Beach, Laem Mae Phim, Khao Laem Ya, Koh Talu and Dok Krai Reservoir which is the new landmark of Rayong Province .

Rayong is also one of the best fruit producers in Thailand. There are durian, mangosteen, rambutan, longkong, rose apple, sala, longan, all of which are delicious. and it is a product that is exported to foreign countries for tens of thousands of tons per year

Another benefit that Rayong Province will receive is to stimulate the economy in Rayong Province. Due to the large number of athletes and officials from international travel make businesses more active Including hotels, accommodation, shops, restaurants, OTOP products

There are purchases from overseas athletes. The traders in the community have more income.

While Dok Krai Reservoir or Pluak Daeng Development Service Center under Royal Enterprise, Rayong Province Dok Krai Reservoir District covering an area of ​​more than 1,300, can deliver water to the agricultural areas of Rayong and Chonburi provinces

It is a fresh water reservoir for irrigation. Large agriculture and fisheries and recommended to be a center for agriculture and special art and craft for the people. In addition, Dok Krai Reservoir also has beautiful scenery. Suitable for leisure and exercise.

Bicycle Sports Association of Thailand therefore join forces with Rayong Province and Rayong Provincial Administrative Organization Choose an area within the Dok Krai Reservoir as the location of the competition. with full gratitude from His Majesty’s grace and to be public Relation Dok Krai Reservoir to be known to Thais and foreigners.

The opening ceremony will be held on June 7 in front of the Hall of Honour. Dok Krai Reservoir at 8:30 am with the honor of Mr. Trihop Wongtrirat, Governor of Rayong Province. presided over the ceremony

along with Mr. Ozamah Al Shafah, President of the Asian Cycling Confederation or ACC, General Decha Hemkrasri, President of the Cycling Sports Association of Thailand and President of the ASEAN Cycling Confederation and heads of Rayong State government agencies participated in the ceremony

General Decha Hemkrasri said that the Thai Cycling Association Confidence in organizing the 2023 Asian Road Cycling Championship in Rayong Province makes Thailand’s national cycling team achieve their desired goals

And it will help promote the tourism industry within the province. as well as helping to stimulate the economy to be vibrant generating income for the country It is an extension of the progress to become a sports city or Sport City and further develop sports in the province and in Thailand to further flourish .

According to the intention of the managers of the Cycling Sports Association “Strive to develop to excellence and extend to professional sports We will continue to move forward relentlessly. for the good name of Thailand

On this occasion, I would like to thank Dr. Satit Pitutecha, Deputy Minister of Public Health. Together with Rayong Province, Rayong Provincial Administrative Organization, all relevant agencies, all supporters

and invites all Thai people Come and support the Thai national team athletes to compete in the 2023 Asian Road Cycling Championship

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