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“UCI” praises “Tour of Thailand”, excellent arrangement

On December 6, 1964, the international long-distance bicycle race “Tour of Thailand 2021” competes for the Royal Cup of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. Department of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Route Songkhla – Phatthalung – Nakhon Si Thammarat – Trang – Satun In a new way of life, New Normal, on December 6th, is a men’s team competition, Stage 6, which is the last stage. The route starts from the front of the Satun Provincial Administrative Organization office. Go to the finish line in front of Phra Phuttha Mongkhon Maharat at the top of Khao Kho Hong, Hat Yai District, a distance of 159.40 kilometers, which was honored by Mr. Ekarat Leesen, Governor of Satun Province. Presiding over the opening ceremony of the competition and releasing athletes together with “Seth Ink” General Decha Hemkrasri, President of the Cycling Association of Thailand under royal patronage

In addition, there were honors from Mr. Supot Rodruang Na Nongkhai, Deputy Governor of Satun Province, Lieutenant Colonel Nosma Leesen, Prime Minister of the Red Cross of Satun Province, Mr. Sumrit Liengprasit. The chairman of the Satun Provincial Administrative Organization, Pol Maj. Gen. Arus Saengchan, Commander-in-Chief of the Satun Provincial Police, Mr. Warich Wichit, Deputy Director of the Tourism Authority of Thailand, Satun Office and the heads of government agencies in Satun, attended the ceremony with Rear Admiral. Phrommeth Athiphat, secretary-general of the Cycling Association as a reporter For the competition in Stage 6, Thai PBS television station Live broadcast on Facebook Live and YouTube to watch from start to finish. With more than 140,000 views on Facebook Live and over 5,000 continuous viewers.

Mr. Ekarat Leesen, Governor of Satun Province, said that he would like to thank the Cycling Association of Thailand. to Satun Province Be a part of hosting the International Long-distance Bicycle Competition “Tour of Thailand 2021”, which Satun Province was honored to host in the 5th and 6th stages, which are the final stages. Went to finish the competition in Hat Yai District, Songkhla Province. During the past 2 days, the people of Satun province are very happy and come to watch the competition in a crowd along the race route. Most importantly, we have the opportunity to spread the beautiful sights of Satun Province. This is a province that has many beautiful natural attractions both on land and by sea. It is widely known throughout the world.

Father Muang Satun said that another result is International long-distance cycling competition “Tour of Thailand 2021” this time, making the economy in Satun province lively. There are many tourists visiting our province. Various shops have people to use the service and shop. making both Thais and foreigners know Satun better including athletes and team officials from abroad have come out to travel to see the beauty of the city of Satun Considered that the Cycling Sports Association has brought good things to Satun Province. The next opportunity, Satun province is ready to host cycling races at different levels. and would like to thank General Decha Hemkrasri for bringing 100 bicycles to distribute to children who are well educated but poor in Satun Province. They will continue to distribute them according to the policy.

General Decha said that after the end of the men’s team competition, all 6 stages were considered satisfactory. Received compliments from all parties by international judges who come to perform their duties in this competition reported to International Cycling Federation or UCI that the competition is in order in all respects. both traffic closure Security of the police, measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, the hospitality of foreign athletes, until the UCI has hailed it as the first and only tournament in 2021 to be successfully held amid Covid-19 epidemic situation

General Decha also said that the provinces The co-host also cooperated well. It was also praised by H.E. Chuan Leekpai, President of the National Assembly and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr. Naite Ratchakitprakarn, Chairperson of the Advisory Committee to the Deputy Prime Minister (Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul), Mr. Jetsada Chitrat, Governor of Songkhla Province, Mr. Ku. Kiat Wongkraphan, Governor of Phatthalung Province, Mr. Kajonsak Charoensopha, Governor of Trang Province, Mr. Ekarat Leesen, Governor of Satun Province They appreciated that this competition helped stimulate the economy of the provinces. To come back to bustling with shops, restaurants, hotels, and more income. It also promotes Thailand’s tourism to be known around the world through the live broadcast of Facebook Live. of the Thai PBS television station with hundreds of thousands of views together

For the results of the competition Stage 6 champion Edne van Angelen, German rider from Team Bike Aid, clocked 3.45.16 hours, 2nd place Monlolian cyclist Jambaljumt Senbayar. from the Terengganu Cycling team at 3.45.22 hours, 3rd sergeant Sarawut Sirinachai from the Thailand Continental Cycling team at 3.45.51 hours

The Intermadiate Sprint (IS) award has three points, and it appears that Muhammad Noor Aiman ​​Rosli, a Malaysian rider from the Sapur Cycling Team, swept through all three ISs, while winning the title of surrendered athlete. Visiting Stage 6 to win, King of the Mountain (KOM) award has a total of 2 points, the result shows that Edne van Angelen from Team Bike Ed has gone both points and is ranked 2nd. of Jambal Jamt Senbayar from the Terengganu Cycling team, and the third place belongs to Corporal Sarawut Sirinachai of the Thailand Continental Cycling team, as well as both points.

Summary of the winner of the total time leader award belongs to Jambal Jamt Senbayar from the Terengganu Cycling team at 22.19.30 hours, receiving the “Yellow Tiger” and receiving the King Kanitthathiraj’s trophy. Department of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn The crown prince by Senbayar is an athlete who has successfully intervened to compete for the championship after the past 5 stages were a controversy between Sarawut and Lukas Carstensen, a German cyclist from the team. Bike Ed, 2nd place, Edne van Angelen from Team Bike Ed, time 22.19.37 hours, 3rd place, Corporal Sarawut Sirinachai from the Thailand Continental Cycling team Time 22.19.52 hours

The winner of the best ASEAN athletes, including Corporal Sarawut Sirinachai from the Thailand Continental Cycling team, total time 22.19.52 hours, won the “purple shirt”, the overall score leader award was Luka Bike Aid’s S Carstensen has 79 points, has won the “green jersey”, and the winner of the mountain bike Aid Edne van Angelen has 16 points.

The winners of the team category are Team Bike Aid from Germany at 67.01.14 hours, 2nd place from Team Terengganu Cycling from Malaysia at 67.02.11 hours, 3rd place from Team Sapur Cykling at 67.02. .14 ​​hours, while all results can be tracked on the association’s website. www.thaicycling.or.th

Athletes’ award ceremony It was honored by Mr. Jesada Chitrat, Governor of Songkhla Province, along with General Decha Hemkrasri, President of the Cycling Association, Mr. Amphol Phongsuwan, Deputy Governor of Songkhla Province, and Mr. Paijane Maksuwan, President of the Organization. Songkhla Provincial Administration, Mr. Panop Unsiam, Director of Sports Authority of Thailand Region 4, Mr. Charlie Rasmee, Director of Sports Authority of Thailand Songkhla Province, Mr. Rachot Samrancharararak Tourism and sports in Songkhla Province Take a photo and congratulate the athletes.

After the competition, Pol.Lt.Sarawut said the goal was to grab the yellow jersey. But he has done his best. Must go back to practice again. Today’s game is too impatient. You have to try to be more calm. The overall picture of the team is satisfactory. Everyone was stronger than before. Help each other to drag, help each other to chase well. Next year must be developed further. As for the hopes of the 31st SEA Games in Vietnam next year, he does not expect to win two gold medals like the Philippines. because I don’t know how the race path is But just being a Thai national cycling team is considered successful. Thank you Thai brothers and sisters for always supporting us. giving us encouragement to fight from start to finish

In addition, General Decha added that The overall view of the competition was satisfactory. It can be seen that Thai riders have received awards at every stage. In which our athletes are 2 teams, namely Thailand Continental Cyclist, who are professional cyclists, and the Thai national team, who are young athletes who fight. and has been developed sequentially After this, the athletes will rest for a while. Then will go to the training camp to prepare the 31st SEA Games team in Vietnam. immediately continuous using the area in Chiang Mai Province For the route to compete in the SEA Games It is expected that the host will not focus on cycling up the mountain. because his athletes are not good at should be a smooth race or a chitherium In addition to that, he cuts off the hopeless list. Or is it a show that Thai athletes are good at and are good at? So we have to plan well. and prepare the team as possible

“However Thai cyclists have developed a lot from the original. which the LX team From South Korea is still appreciated after this association. Must consider sending the team to compete at an international level, such as the Langkawi Tour in Malaysia. including competing in the Thailand Championship Which will start the year 2022 with the road and mountain bike races, Thailand Championship Winning the Royal Cup, Field 1, Sisaket Province Between 14-16 January 2022, the Cycling Sports Association never stand still We work hard all year long. As for the Tour of Thailand competition next year, it will compete in Mukdahan, Nakhon Phanom and Sakon Nakhon for women’s team competitions. It will take place between 8-10 December routes within Songkhla. will focus through major attractions to publicize Songkhla as well,” said General Decha.

For December 7th, the competition will be suspended for 1 day, after which it will be a women’s team competition. Between December 8-10, the route within Songkhla province, total distance 241.10 kilometers, with the first stage on December 8, starting from Tinsulanonda Stadium, Songkhla Province, Chalathat beach side – passing Kao Seng Market – passing Bo Beach. Brick-Nala Market-Pass Nam Noi Intersection-Phawong Subdistrict Administrative Organization-Pass Nam Prajai Intersection-Phauang Subdistrict Municipality-Khao Roop Chang Subdistrict Municipality-Songkhla Municipality-Kao Seng Beach-Chalathat Beach-Enter the finish line at the stadium Tinsulanonda Chalatat beach, distance 67.20 kilometers.