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KKU & SAT Collaborate to Boost Muay Thai Globally

KKU & SAT Collaborate to Boost Muay Thai Globally

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Khon Kaen University and the Sports Authority of Thailand have signed an agreement to elevate Muay Thai to international standards through academic research and technological innovation.

  • •Khon Kaen University (KKU) has partnered with the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT).
  • •The collaboration aims to promote Muay Thai on the international stage.
  • •Key initiatives include developing new curricula, integrating technology, and establishing the 3rd Muay Thai Institute in Khon Kaen.
  • •The agreement spans three years and focuses on academic and research cooperation in sports science and technology for Muay Thai.
  • •This partnership seeks to enhance the skills of athletes and trainers and elevate Muay Thai with scientific and innovative approaches.

Overview

  • •On February 17, the agreement was signed at Khon Kaen University due to the initiative to promote Muay Thai internationally.
  • •Khon Kaen University and the Sports Authority of Thailand signed a Memorandum of Understanding for academic and research cooperation in sports science and technology for Muay Thai.
  • •Assoc. Prof. Dr. Charnchai Panthongviriyakul stated that the agreement aims to jointly drive Muay Thai development with a knowledge base over three years in five key areas.
  • •The partnership will promote Muay Thai as a cultural art and a sport with national potential, resulting in increased international recognition.
  • •A plan is in place to establish the 3rd Muay Thai Institute, contributing to the advancement of the sport.
  • •The Sports Authority of Thailand views this partnership with Khon Kaen University as a significant step towards developing Muay Thai with modern scientific and technological approaches.
  • •The cooperation will include research promotion, technology and innovation development in sports, utilization of laboratories, organization of academic conferences, and personnel development in sports science.
  • •The collaboration is set to be implemented over a period of three years, serving as a starting point for developing Muay Thai by integrating arts and sciences.

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Key Quotes

Proudpran Smarnmitr
"SAT, as the main agency for promoting and developing professional sports and Muay Thai, is committed to enhancing the potential of boxers, coaches, and related personnel with physical fitness, technical skills, and modern knowledge."
กกท.ในฐานะหน่วยงานหลักด้านการส่งเสริมและพัฒนากีฬาอาชีพและกีฬามวยของประเทศ มีความมุ่งมั่นที่จะพัฒนาศักยภาพนักมวย ผู้ฝึกสอน และบุคลากรที่เกี่ยวข้องให้มีความพร้อมทั้งด้านสมรรถภาพร่างกาย เทคนิคทักษะ และองค์ความรู้ที่ทันสมัย
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Charnchai Panthongviriyakul
"This agreement is made to jointly drive the development of Muay Thai with a knowledge base, for a period of 3 years, within a framework of 5 main cooperation aspects."
ข้อตกลงดังกล่าว จัดทำขึ้นเพื่อร่วมกันขับเคลื่อนการพัฒนากีฬามวยไทยด้วยฐานองค์ความรู้มีระยะเวลา 3 ปี ในกรอบความร่วมมือ 5 ประเด็นหลัก

Key Entities

Organization

Khon Kaen University(มข.)ℹ️
An educational institution partnering with the Sports Authority of Thailand to promote Muay Thai internationally.
Sports Authority of Thailand(การกีฬาแห่งประเทศไทย)ℹ️
The national agency responsible for promoting and developing professional sports and Muay Thai, collaborating with Khon Kaen University.
3rd Muay Thai Institute(สถาบันมวยไทยแห่งที่ 3)
A planned institute to be established in Khon Kaen as part of the initiative to develop and promote Muay Thai.

Person

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Charnchai Panthongviriyakul(รศ.นพ.ชาญชัย พานทองวิริยะกุล)
The President of Khon Kaen University, who signed the agreement to support Muay Thai's international advancement.
Proudpran Smarnmitr(นางโปรดปราน สมานมิตร)
The Deputy Governor of the Sports Authority of Thailand for Professional Sports and Muay Thai, who co-signed the cooperation agreement.
Channarong Buristrakul(นายชาญณรงค์ บุริสตระกูล)
The President of the Central Northeastern Chambers of Commerce, who witnessed the signing of the cooperation agreement.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pensri Charoenwanich(รศ.ดร.เพ็ญศรี เจริญวานิช)
The Vice President of Khon Kaen University for Student Affairs and Innovation, who was present during the signing ceremony.