Bangkok:The Gymnastics Association of Thailand is celebrating a successful hosting of the largest "World Congress" in gymnastics history, attended by the World Gymnastics Federation's president and officials from 150 countries. This event has been marked as a golden year for Thai gymnastics, with aspirations for a Thai gymnast to qualify for the 2028 Olympic Games.
According to Thai News Agency, Wing Commander Sarayuth Pattanaprasert, President of the Gymnastics Association of Thailand, chaired a meeting where he shared updates on the association's activities, including participation in the 20th Asian Games and the recent congress held in Bangkok. The congress, praised for its grandeur and hospitality, took place from September 30th to October 5th, 2026, with 500 delegates present.
The Gymnastics Association of Thailand has also been active in international competitions, sending athletes to the World Championships in the Netherlands and the Asian Gym for Life Challenge in Indonesia. In the Asian Games, the Thai rhythmic gymnastics team ranked first among ASEAN countries, while improvements were noted in men's artistic gymnastics performances.
The association has approved the addition of eight new member clubs, increasing its total membership to 64 clubs, with 53 regular and 11 extraordinary members. This expansion underscores the association's commitment to growing the sport in Thailand.
Wing Commander Pattanaprasert expressed confidence in Thailand's chances of securing an Olympic spot for the 2028 games, highlighting the positive reception of the World Gymnastics Federation summit as a key milestone for the sport in Thailand.