S. Ball in talks with SAT to restore the lawn after the ‘BLACKPINK’ concert to be used for the Asian Under-17 Championship
Mr Pathit Supapong, Secretary General of the Association and Mr Piyapat Sirobol, Deputy Secretary General for Foreign Affairs, together with technical staff. and the organizers of the association discussed the competition with Mrs. Praduang Samarnmit, deputy governor for sports promotion. Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) and parties involved in requesting the use of Rajamangala Stadium at Meeting Room 1, Floor 6, Chalerm Phrakiat Building 7th Anniversary Cycling Anniversary, Sports Authority of Thailand on February 27th.
According to the Football Association of Thailand under royal patronage The Sports Authority of Thailand was asked for courtesy to use the Rajamangala National Stadium After receiving the right from the Asian Football Confederation or AFC to host the Under 17 Model youth football tournament age (2023 AFC U-17 Asian Cup) between 15 June and 2 July to find representatives from 4 Asian countries. Take part in the Under 17 World Cup (2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup)
However, the Rajamangala National Stadium Which is under the supervision of the Sports Authority of Thailand or SAT, has been booked for a big concert of top class girl group artists “BlackPINK WORLD TOUR [BORN PINK] BANGKOK ENCORE” between May 27 and May 28, which may affect the organization of the Asian Under-17 Championship. for fear that the grass will not be perfect Because there are less than 2 weeks to demolish the arena and restore the grass. before handing over the field to the AFC
By discussing in today’s meeting It is a discussion on how to use the Rajamangala Stadium to maximize the benefit of the upcoming international football match. especially the layout of the pitches in accordance with the recovery period of the grass and the ground to avoid affecting the football game
“Usually natural grass restoration takes about 21 days or 3 weeks, but these days there are techniques to restore grass to be completed sooner. but you must have experience and use modern equipment Including a relatively high budget,” said the association.
“At the beginning of March there will be another discussion with SAT, and this time the production department of the concert organizer will also come to discuss. who will know the location of the equipment platform used for mulch and the phase of demolition of the platform It can then be assessed whether the restoration of the turf will be completed in time for the AFC U17 Championship or not.”
In this regard, the association has proceeded to apply for the use of the Rajamangala Stadium. in advance and already approved which Rajamangala Stadium Complies with AFC requirements. which can include two games in one day There must be 4 dressing rooms, which in this program requires 4 stadiums for 16 countries. The AFC will send officials to organize the competition. at the operating center in Bangkok only
For the final round of the 2023 Asian U17 Football Championship, AFC has set up an operations center in Bangkok. Cause use of a field that is not far away (It should not take more than 2 hours to travel around.) In addition, it must be a field that is certified by the AFC There are 4 dressing rooms ready for use by athletes because there 2 pairs of kicks per day ■ The use of 4 stadiums are Thammasat University Rangsit, Pathum BG Stadium, Chonburi Stadium and Rajamangala Stadium.
