(27/09/2012)
 Promoting
Thailand as a sports regional center has been cited as one of the
Ministry of Tourism and Sports’ achievements during the past year.According to the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, during the period, the Ministry has constructed provincial stadiums in seven provinces, namely Maha Sarakham, Sa Kaeo, Sakon Nakhon, Phetchabun, Amnat Charoen, Samut Prakan, and Narathiwat. At district level, stadiums were also constructed in 21 districts nationwide. Numerous sports centers and buildings have been built, as well. The Ministry has encouraged people with disabilities to play sports and join sports events at all levels. Since the start-up of the implementation of the second National Sports Development Plan, 1997-2001, a particular focus was added on the development of sports for all in “the special groups,” such as the disabled, senior citizens, and ethnic groups. The Government and the private sector have joined forces in providing sports facilities and designing sporting and recreational activities to fit each group, especially the disabled. The promotion of sports for persons with disabilities helps the public to deepen their understanding for this special group. The Ministry of Tourism and Sports assigned the Sports Authority of Thailand to be responsible for promoting and supporting sports through strategies of sports development for excellence and sports development for professionalism, with the application of sports science and technology. The Sports Authority of Thailand initiated the National Disabled Games in order to promote health among persons with disabilities, improve their quality of life, and achieve excellence in sports. These games also help build and select capable athletes to represent the Thai national team in international sports events for the disabled, such as the ASEAN Para Games, Asian Para Games, and Paralympic Games. Any province selected to host the National Games is required to host the National Disabled Games, as well. Categories of disability allowed to join the games include brain, vision, hearing, intellectual, physical, and spinal cord disabilities, and poliomyelitis. The Thai government has attached importance to promoting and developing national sports, as it realizes that, for the country to progress well, the quality of people and their potential must be developed consistently in all areas. Exercising and playing sports on a regular basis are effective ways to develop humans by keeping them fit physically, with a self-disciplined approach and a sense of sportsmanship, dedication, and unity. Striving to become one of the leading sports nations of Asia, Thailand has promoted sports at every level so as to be accessible to the population at large and reach international standards. The need for development of sports personnel was also highlighted, so that their performance will meet international requirements. |
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