2018 Press conference of Sport Accord 2018
Published on 10 April 2018
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On 10th April, 2018, Mr. Weerasak Kowsurat, Minister of Tourism and Sports, presided in the press conference of SportAccord 2018 having Khun Ying Patthama Leesawastrakul, International Olympic Committee, Mr. Stephan Fox, President of Alliance of Independent Recognised Members of Sport (AIMS) and Vice President of Global Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF), Mr. Nis Hatt, Managing Director of Sport Accord to join in the press conference with Mr. Sakol Wannaphong, Governor of Sports Authority of Thailand, Major Ruj Saeng-udom, Deputy Governor of Sports Authority of Thailand, Department of Professional Sports and Benefits, to join in the event at Centara Grand Hotel and Bangkok Convention Center, Central World, Bangkok.
Mr. Weerasak Kowsurat, Minister of Tourism and Sports, stated that according to the policy of Ministry of Tourism and Sports, the strategies were set to use sports to lead Thai economy with the important operational approaches in being the World Sports Convention Hosting. From the greatness of the SportAccord 2018 meeting arrangement, this was the good chance for Thailand to have opportunities in showing the potential of being the host country in arranging the sport conference which was the greatest of the world both in being the social and economic leaders of the country. This was for being the center of communication of Asia, having the modern infrastructure system, having the places and facilities in arranging the meeting to serve the world meeting arrangement. This included being the center in global tourism. With the mentioned potential, Thailand would benefit from hosting this meeting in order to develop the sports of the country both directly and indirectly to promote the good image of the country in being the center of sports of Asia and moving towards the global level in the future. This could influence the sports development for profession including the sports for tourism for empowering the economy and society of the country.
"In this conference, not less than 5,000 Presidents of the sports federation both having been certified and not having certified by International Olympic Committee together with relevant persons with associates attended. As the host, Thailand was responsible for making the participants know that Thailand was the true sports hub of ASEAN and Asia. In addition, the event also fell on the Songkran Festival. It was very good. Apart from the seminar to exchange the ideas in business sports industry, we also generated economic value from tourism as well as having the opportunity to promote Thai tradition and culture at the same time. Thailand could benefit from many ways. The tourism occurred with the expenditures. Moreover, the meeting also created a good relationship between the sports federation and the Thai Sports Association which could be furthered to international competition in the future. It also promoted the potential of our sporting industry to be strong. "
Mr. Stephan Fox, President of Alliance of Independent Recognised Members of Sport (AIMS) and Vice President of Global Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF) stated that only 1 week left, the SportAccord 2018 would be officially started. This year was the first year to arrange the activity Sports Festival together with the meeting under the support of International Olympic Committee by arranging the activity of Sports Festival held under the theme