The Football Association of Thailand accepts the policy of preparing a SEA Games team to ‘hunt for the championship’ only.
Football Association of Thailand Thank you for the opportunity to explain the scheme further. Olympic Committee of Thailand A committee for preparing athletes for the Thai national team for the SEA Games And the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) on preparing the team for next year’s football competition. Relating to requesting budgets to prepare teams such as SEA Games, Asian Games and AFC U23 Olympic qualifiers
According to Mr Patit Suphaphong, Secretary General of the Football Association of Thailand with relevant officials attending a meeting to consider plans and budgets for preparing athletes to participate in the 32nd SEA Games in Phnom Penh Cambodia Which is due to compete between 5-17 May 2023 with the Thai Olympic Committee with “Big Pom” Gen. Prawit Wongsuwan as chairman, the committee for the preparation of Thai national team athletes for the SEA Games and the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT)
Patit Suphapong said, “It is a matter of concern. and expect to see success for Thai people to enjoy supporting sports, something that the Association has listened to and understood the views of the two Deputy Governors and executive officers of the Thai Olympic Games as well.”
“At the same time, it’s good that the society. Get a chance to explain the plans you’ve prepared. which had a good response I consider it a very good atmosphere. exchange.”
The association told the meeting that it would use athletes in the age group. That can compete in all events in 2023, from the ASEAN Under-23 Championship, the SEA Games, the Asian Games and the AFC U23, which will be used as the next qualifying event for the Paris 2024 Olympics, although it may not the full age range during the SEA Games in Cambodia But it will lead to the continuation of the playing and team system rather than using full age models and having to change athletes at the end of the event and they will be in the full age range for Olympic qualifiers under 23 of the AFC.
In particular, the policy does not use over-age quota players. although it can be used in the SEA Games Conversely, these quotas cannot be used in the AFC U23 Olympic qualifiers at the end of the year and if they go through the AFC U23 final for the Olympic qualifiers. Here, it must be explained that players should be able to play continuously in all important positions.
That athletes can play together in many ways. That tournament will learn, edit and develop together. And at the end of the competition next year, we will have a set of athletes who will prepare to support the big team’s turn in every position. Bikes like this will help build continuity with the over 23 national team and move on to the senior team. This is the general way of doing things. so that there are footballers who play together all the time Growing up to support each other for the next generation in every situation.
If there is talk of adjusting the league program to allow more time to practice for the SEA Games, I would like to inform you that this is an opinion made by those who took part in the meeting. But when the association has explained that it should not affect the competition from professional clubs Especially if there are any changes the club will be liable for additional costs from the original 9 months to the original 10 or 11 months, with nothing to guarantee that the footballers will come from the club. From what we know the rules and programs of the SEA Games Only 20 athletes were used throughout the tournament, and did not take any rest days like professional sports. chance of injury It is a matter that must be exchanged for recognition at the meeting.
The data is currently being collected. and ready to practice at the end of the year would it be better if it were discussed Inform the club to ask for cooperation to support all athletes in need. To practice during the league break. and participate in international warm-up tournaments if invited before the next SEA Games The meeting agreed and was happy to support.
In terms of the budget, the SAT asked to modify the document to match the relevant categories and various cost rates. according to the regulations SAT can allow payment In the beginning, the association wanted to present the actual expenses that could be referred to from the previous year. Including accommodation, food, equipment, training ground, travel allowance, and the cost of taking part in the warm-up tournament (if any) for SAT to see that the expenses are still quite large which are not yet included in the regulations present It has also been recommended. which has been modified and sent back to SAT has considered
By the way, just one day before the committee gave an ultimatum that “Big Pom” only wants to see Thai football win the SEA Games for men and women. If the Football Association cannot do that, a person must be responsible for the failure.
