Budget Questioned for Thailand’s Participation in Asian Games
In a recent statement, Mr. Prachum Bunthiam, Deputy Governor for Excellence in Sports and Sports Science, expressed concerns regarding the budget allocated for Thailand’s participation in the Asian Games. With an expenditure of over one billion baht, the question arises: is it truly worth it? Mr. Bunthiam emphasized that the time for gaining experience has passed and it is crucial to scrutinize the details of the work and identify the reasons behind the performance falling short of the set goal.
Achievements in the 19th Asian Games
The Thai athletes who competed in the 19th Asian Games, held in Hangzhou, China, secured commendable results. With a total of 12 gold medals, 14 silver medals, and 32 bronze medals, Thailand finished 8th in the overall standings. Although falling short of the target of 15 gold medals, Mr. Bunthiam acknowledged the impressive development of Chinese athletes and their advancements in training techniques and sports science.
Undeniably, Thailand invested heavily in this endeavor, sending more athletes than China and allocating a budget exceeding 1.3 billion baht for various training sessions. Mr. Bunthiam, however, pointed out the need for a thorough analysis to determine the justification and efficacy of such significant expenditure.
Evaluating Athlete Selection Criteria
Mr. Bunthiam emphasized the importance of revising the criteria for selecting athletes to represent Thailand at future Asian Games. He suggested that athletes should be ranked among the top 3 in the Asian Championships as individuals and reach the semi-finals or claim medals in team events. Additionally, the overall ranking of the Asian continent must also be considered among the top 3. Mr. Bunthiam stressed the limited budget and the necessity to prioritize quality over quantity.
The SAT Deputy Governor affirmed the need to conduct a thorough analysis and engage with society to develop more intensive training programs. He further stated his intention to involve the executives in designing comprehensive athlete preparation plans, leveraging the benefits of sports science. With a focus on clarity and effectiveness, Mr. Bunthiam aims to ensure that every athlete’s training regime is meticulously designed and aligned with their Olympic aspirations.
As the debate continues, it remains crucial for stakeholders to critically evaluate the allocation of resources in sports, keeping in mind both performance goals and financial considerations.
SAT, from Mr Prachum Bunthiam, Deputy Governor for Excellence in Sports and Sports Science, questioned the budget of over one billion to be sent to the Asian Games. Is it worth it? Note that the time to gain experience is over.
Movement of Thai athletes in the 19th Asian Games “Hangzhou Games” in Hangzhou, China Thai athletes finished with 12 gold medals, 14 silver medals and 32 bronze medals, finishing 8th in the competition. did not reach the set goal of 15 gold medals.
“Rong Chum” Mr Prachum Bunthiam, Deputy Governor for Sports Excellence and Sports Science Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) spoke about the 19th Asian Games “Hangzhou Games” and said they would like to see the development of Chinese athletes. I must admit that I have made a huge leap forward. Either individual or team type. He uses intensive training methods. and advanced sports science Reaching 200 gold medals will be something we will struggle to keep up with.
“To Thailand, they send more athletes than China. A budget of more than 1,300 million baht was spent on various training sessions. Asking if it is worth it or not, we will have to go back and analyze first what the details of the work are. and why the performance did not reach the target,” said Rongchum.
Mr Prachum added that what we have to do is to select athletes to compete in the Asian Games. They must be ranked among the top 3 in the Asian Championships. In the team category, they must have reached the semi-finals or won medals before. Let’s consider it. With another element, Asia’s position must be in the top 3. There will be no mention of athletes being sent to gain experience again. Because our budget is limited. The focus must be on quality first.
“We need to go back and analyze it. Invite the society to speak and we must make it more intense. In terms of the athletes who qualified to go to the Olympics I will call on the executives to speak as well. to announce an intensive training program Make full use of sports science Every athlete’s preparation plan must be clear,” concluded the SAT Deputy Governor.
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