‘Bhumtham’ delighted with world-class footballers joining forces to compete in ‘Rainwood Icons of Football’ next year. Confident it will stimulate Thai tourism
Mr. Phumtham Vejjayachai, Deputy Prime Minister. Acting on behalf of the Prime Minister, gave an opportunity to Rainwood Park, representatives from the private sector, led by Ms. Worapanit Ruayrungruang, Chief Executive Officer of Rainwood Group, and Thomas Brooks, CEO and Founder of ICON Series. Along with 4 legendary footballers of the world, Paul Ince, Dwight York, Patrick Berger, and Robbie Fowler, to visit the Ambassador’s Reception Room, 11th Floor, Office of the Permanent Secretary. Ministry of Commerce on September 2 to discuss and present the overall picture of the organization of the major golf tournament of the year, “Rainwood Icons of Football. Which Thailand will host for the first time in Asia.
Mr. Phumtham said that he was pleased and delighted to welcome everyone today. The footballers who joined this event were all world-famous athletes who had played for Manchester United and Liverpool and had been well-known and loved by Thai people for a long time. Sports are one of the soft powers. That the government has set as a policy to generate income and develop the country.
Having famous footballers join activities in Thailand. Like this will help inspire Thai youth and Thai people to raise their sports performance to a higher level. Importantly, sports can create many opportunities and careers. He hoped that everyone would enjoy visiting Thailand, learning about the culture, competing in golf, and participating in various activities.
“I still believe that organizing. This event will generate a huge income for Thailand. Inspiring us to collaborate in organizing more international sports events or competitions. Especially for these senior players who are very talented and have great potential. In the future, we will have the opportunity to work together. We may bring them together to inspire people in Thailand and help promote or support the development of Thai coaches or Thai athletes,” said Mr. Phumtham
The Deputy Prime Minister added that organizing major sporting events is already a government policy because they want Thailand. To be the center of international sports. It is a tool to attract foreign tourists, which will help promote Thai tourism and sports for visitors and foreign sports fans. This will be an opportunity to enhance Thailand’s image to be known and impressed on a global level. Thailand is willing to cooperate in creating opportunities, initiating a project to train Thai youth footballers, and participating in the project to develop a training curriculum for the Thai national team coaches at an international level.
It is hoped that organizing. This event in Thailand will be the beginning of a good relationship and lead to an opportunity. That is very beneficial to the country in organizing a world-class sporting event. Thank you to Rainwood Group for organizing this golf event. I am confident that it will be a success and will receive a lot of attention from the public.
Ms. Worapanit said that Rainwood Group supports and places importance on sports tourism. They want to support the Thai government to cooperate in promoting the potential in tourism and sports more. Including developing personnel and youth to the international level. As for the ICON Series, it is highly professional in organizing golf tournaments. Rainwood will learn to make the tournament the most international standard. It will continue to do so in every aspect that can support the country, both golf and football.
This is the first time in Asia that 24 legendary footballers from the world’s top teams from the Champions League. English Premier League, Spanish La Liga and Italian Serie A will be brought together. Divided into two teams: Team England and Team World. With 24 former footballers from the English and World teams competing. Along with world-class golfers such as Lee Westwood, who will captain the English team, and Sergio Garcia will captain the World team, at Robinswood Golf Club in Pathum Thani Province. In the Rainwood Park project, Lam Luk Ka, Khlong 11, Pathum Thani Province. The competition will be a match play.
It is believed that the competition will attract a large number of tourists to come and watch the game. As well as travel around Thailand at the same time. Which will also promote and support sports for Thai youth.
For the famous footballers who will come to compete in Thailand, Team England is led by captain Lee Westwood. The list of athletes includes Paul Ince, Robbie Fowler, Joe Hart, Theo Walcott, Paul Scholes.
Team World (Team World) Sergio Garcia is the captain of the สมัคร ufabet team. The list of athletes includes Dwight York, Patrick Berger, Gabriel Batistuta, Luis Figo, Peter Schmeichel.