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Dr. Mallika: National cyclist past inspires Bangkok school sports for drug prevention

Dr. Mallika: National cyclist past inspires Bangkok school sports for drug prevention

Matichon•Politics•23d ago

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Former national cyclist and Bangkok gubernatorial candidate Dr. Mallika Boonmeethrakool Mahasukh is leveraging her past to propose enhanced sports programs in Bangkok schools, aiming to foster youth health and steer them away from drugs and vice.

  • •Dr. Mallika Boonmeethrakool Mahasukh, a candidate for Bangkok Governor, visited the Sports Authority of Thailand.
  • •She reminisced about her time as a national cyclist in 1993 at the Huamark Velodrome.
  • •Dr. Mallika plans to focus on sports in Bangkok schools to promote health and prevent drug use among youth.
  • •The initiative aims to support 400 BMA-affiliated schools by increasing sports facilities and scouting for talented young athletes.

Overview

  • •On June 4, at 11:00 AM, Dr. Mallika Boonmeethrakool Mahasukh visited the Sports Authority of Thailand at Huamark Stadium.
  • •Dr. Mallika Boonmeethrakool Mahasukh was a national cyclist in 1993 and trained at the Huamark Velodrome.
  • •Dr. Mallika Boonmeethrakool Mahasukh met with the President of the Thai Cycling Association and national cycling coaches.
  • •The Thai Cycling Association has requested budget allocation for stadium improvements to host international matches, which has been passed to the Ministry of Sports but not yet disbursed by the government.
  • •Dr. Mallika Boonmeethrakool Mahasukh stated, 'I want children and youth to have access to sports opportunities to take care of their health and stay away from vices, drugs, and games.'
  • •Dr. Mallika Boonmeethrakool Mahasukh intends to implement strategies to increase health promotion areas in every district, including public parks and school sports facilities.
  • •Dr. Mallika Boonmeethrakool Mahasukh plans to support 400 BMA-affiliated schools by enhancing sports programs and scouting for talented young athletes.
  • •The initiative aims to prevent youth from engaging with drugs and vices by promoting sports, resulting in healthier communities.

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Key Quotes

Dr. Mallika Boonmeethrakool Mahasukh
"“Having received feedback from many parents of athletes in Bangkok, I want children and youth to have access to sports opportunities to take care of their health and stay away from vices, drugs, and games.”"
“ด้วยความรับเรื่องจากพ่อแม่ผู้ปกครองของนักกีฬาจำนวนมากในกรุงเทพมหานครจึงอยากให้เด็กเยาวชนเข้าถึงโอกาสทางด้านการกีฬาเพื่อทั้งดูแลสุขภาพและห่างไกลจากอบายมุขและยาเสพติดรวมทั้งเกม”
Dr. Mallika Boonmeethrakool Mahasukh
"“Sports are therefore important, and I will have strategies to increase areas for health promotion in every district, including public parks and sports areas in each school.”"
“การกีฬาจึงเป็นสิ่งที่สำคัญและตนจะมียุทธศาสตร์เพื่อเพิ่มพื้นที่เกี่ยวกับการสร้างสรรค์ด้านสุขภาพในทุกเขต ไม่ว่าจะเป็นพื้นที่ทั้งสวนสาธารณะและพื้นที่ การกีฬาในแต่ละโรงเรียน”
Dr. Mallika Boonmeethrakool Mahasukh
"“We will increase opportunities to scout for 'elephant talents' in Bangkok Metropolitan Administration schools to give youth support from families, schools, and sponsors, including the private sector.”"
“เราจะเพิ่มโอกาสในการสรรหานักกีฬาช้างเผือกในโรงเรียนสังกัดกรุงเทพมหานคร เพื่อเปิดโอกาสให้เยาวชนได้มีทั้งแรงสนับสนุนจากครอบครัว โรงเรียน และ ผู้สนับสนุนที่เป็นกรุงเทพมหานคร รวมทั้งภาคเอกชน”

Key Entities

Person

Dr. Mallika Boonmeethrakool Mahasukh(ดร.มัลลิกา บุญมีตระกูล มหาสุข)
Gubernatorial candidate for Bangkok and former national cyclist, advocating for sports in schools.
General Decha Hemkrasri(พลเอก เดชา เหมกระศรี)
President of the Thai Cycling Association who welcomed Dr. Mallika at Huamark Stadium.

Place

Bangkok(กรุงเทพมหานคร)ℹ️
The capital city of Thailand, and the electoral constituency for Dr. Mallika's gubernatorial bid.
Huamark Stadium(สนามกีฬาหัวหมาก)
A sports venue in Bangkok visited by Dr. Mallika and a place she trained during her national cycling career.

Organization

Sports Authority of Thailand(การกีฬาแห่งประเทศไทย)ℹ️
The national sports governing body where Dr. Mallika visited to discuss sports initiatives.
Thai Cycling Association(สมาคมกีฬาจักรยานแห่งประเทศไทย)
The organization that supports cycling in Thailand and whose representatives met with Dr. Mallika.
Ministry of Sports(กระทรวงกีฬา)
A government ministry that has received a budget request from the Thai Cycling Association for stadium improvements.
Bangkok Metropolitan Administration Schools(โรงเรียน กทม.)
Schools under the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration which Dr. Mallika plans to enhance with sports programs.

Concept

Elephant Talents(นักกีฬาช้างเผือก)
A term used to describe exceptionally talented young athletes to be scouted in BMA schools.