Khunying Pattama Leesawattrakul Committee of the International Olympic Committee (IOC Member) Vice President of the Badminton World Federation and President of the Badminton Association of Thailand under the royal patronage presided over the ceremony of giving badminton equipment in the BBG Red Project to the villagers of Pong Hai (Ban Mae Haeng), with Mr. Ekkapop Dejkriangkraisorn President of BBG Sports Club along with BBG club executives and the Badminton Association Including representatives of the community leaders, children and youth of Pong Hai villagers joined at the multi-purpose yard, Ban Pong Hai (Ban Mae Haeng), Mae Sao Sub-district, Mae Ai District, Chiang Mai Province on April 21.

At the event, there was a performance of “Jaku” by Pong Hai villagers. which is a local performance of the Lahu hill tribe people Followed by a demonstration of badminton from five badminton players from Chiang Rai who came to teach children badminton skills. and the youth of Pong Hai villagers. Join together to play badminton with young people before joining together to cook local food. To cater for children and youth with a warm atmosphere and fun

Khunying Pattama Leeswadtrakul said that as a representative of the Badminton Association of Thailand Appreciate the benevolence of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. Prince Patcharakitiyabha Narendira Thep Yowadee Kromluang Ratchasarinee Siriphat Maha Watcharajthida that he foresaw the importance of opportunities in sports among disadvantaged children which is an important translator to help bring children And these young people go into professional sports paths. or a sustainable career in sports in the future

“Today I am very happy and happy to meet with the brothers and sisters of Mae Haeng Village at the multi-purpose activity area that the BBG Sports Club has initiated. And construction to expand sports opportunities to children in the BBG Red Project in the badminton association. Of course, we also pay attention to access to badminton as well. Throughout the past we have supported And encourage everyone to have access to badminton, ”said the president of the Badminton Association.

Khunying Pattama Leesawattrakul said that for the donation of badminton equipment this time badminton association Together with the BBG Sports Club Traveled with the intention of providing badminton sports equipment for training. and outdoor exercise Come to give to all Mae Haeng people and sincerely hope that everyone will be happy with playing sports. Use these sports equipment to practice, correct and develop your badminton potential with the aim of reaching your full potential in the future.

“It also looks at the area of the village in the same way as Mae Haeng. This can be extended in many ways. Especially in terms of sports, both the production of the athletes themselves are good. Or will it be a matter of sports business? As long as the BBG club takes care that sports are equally accessible to all communities, genders, ages, and professions. thoroughly continually regularly will be sustainable increase from a small number from the village level to the sub-district, district, provincial and national levels,” Khunying Padma said.

Source: Thai News Agency