Thai cyclists are fully fit and ready to go on Asian roads – ‘Coach Tam’ hopes to be in the top 3 youths.
“Seth Ink” Gen. Decha Hemkrasri, president of the Cycling Association of Thailand revealed that according to the Cycling Sports Association Has sent 12 Thai national cyclists to join the 2022 Asian Road Cycling Championships in Dushanbe Tajikistan Between 25-29 March, departing on the morning of 22 March from Suvarnabhumi Airport with Emirates Airlines and then to rest at Dubai International Airport United Arab Emirates to 9 hours before continuing to Dushanbe. Tajikistan It took a total of 24 hours to travel and wait to change planes. It was a very grueling journey.
For all 12 athletes, consisting of 2 female public models, Petchdarin Somrat, Chaniphon Batdiya, under 23 years old, 2 females, Kamolrada White, Nattanan Nonthakaew , 4 young men Krittanat Kaewnoi, Tinaphat Muangdet, Thanawat Saenta, Nontakorn Nontakaew, 4 young women, Ploypapat Srisaipai, Chitraphon Saising , Apichaya Hantayung, Supitcha Worawong, with “Coach Tum” Wisut Kasiyapat as the head coach and leader of the faculty, along with Police Lieutenant Colonel Sittichai Rittisilp, assistant coach and Police Captain Nat. Tapon Jithawornthawit, team technician
Gen. Decha said that the latest, on the morning of March 24, received a report from “Coach Tam” Wisut Kasiyapat that now everyone has begun to adjust their bodies to the cold weather. The average temperature is about 5-8 degrees Celsius. Athletes are in perfect physical condition. have good morale and very eager to compete Especially young athletes who have recently traveled abroad to compete for the first time. However, there have been a few problems with luggage left behind in Dubai. Because when traveling from Thailand, the athlete boarded a large plane. But when transferring to Dubai and continuing to Dushanbe It’s a smaller plane. causing the luggage of Thai cyclists and other national cyclists to remain in Dubai But fortunately, bike cases and equipment were carried along with the athletes. therefore able to practice Emirates Airlines confirmed that the luggage would be sent later.
In addition, Gen. Decha said that from the route training in the late afternoon of March 24, local time, Coach Wisut reported that the road conditions were very good. But the path is slightly uphill at some points. which is not an obstacle for Thai athletes They are all riders with excellent skill and ability to ride uphill, while many parts of the racetrack are long descents that require high speed. which will require increased caution Of particular concern is the preparation of Thai cyclists before the race, who must warm up fully in order to get their muscles ready for the race in cold weather. However, checking the weather forecast on March 26 to have individual time trials Young Women and Young Men including on March 27 in the women’s edition the weather will warm The temperature is probably 16-17 degrees Celsius, which is good for Thai riders.
On the side of “Coach Tam” Wisut Kasiyapat, head coach, said that from surveying the teams participating in this competition, there are about 30 nations, most of them are not full teams. It may be because there is a travel problem that is quite difficult. As in ASEAN countries such as Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, as well as Japan, 7-8 athletes are sent to compete in each nation, except for countries from Central Asia such as Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan. that have close borders These nations will send athletes in almost every program. South Korea I haven’t seen the athletes yet. not expected to enter the competition for Thailand The fact that we send 12 athletes to compete is called a full hundred. Considered the honor of Gen. Decha Hemkrasri, president of the Cycling Sports Association. As an advisor to the President of the Asian Cycling Federation or ACC
Coach Wisut said that for athletes at the youth level of each nation who competed in It’s a totally new rider. causing no one to know who’s form. Recently, in the morning, he took the cyclist out to practice the real race for the first time. at Prosciut Dusty Park to familiarize yourself with the route. Especially cyclists who have a program to compete in the individual time trial category on March 26, the young men’s version, Tinaphat Muangdet and the young women’s version, Chitraphon Saising, on March 27, the female general model, Petchdarin Somrat and Model not over 23 years old, female Kamolada White, which she also confirms that the Thai team has a chance to win medals 1 in 3 from Tinnapat Muangdet, rising star from the Fisherman Friend Chiang Mai team and Chitraphon Saising from the sports association team of Amnat Charoen Province That’s a very good statistic. Ask the Thai sports fans to help send their hearts and minds to Thai cyclists to fight this battle.
The competition program of Thai cyclists is as follows: March 26, Time Trials individual program. Young male model Tinaphat Muangdet and young female model Chitraphon Saising, March 27, Time Trial program Female general model, Petchdarin Somrat and female model under 23 years, Kamolada Kao clean, March 28, individual road race program Young men Krittanat Kaewnoi, Tinaphat Muangdet, Thanawat Saenta, Nontakorn Nontakaew and young women Ploypaphat Srisaiphai, Chitraphon Saising, Apichaya Hat Yung, Supitcha Worawong, March 29, Road Race program, people, female public model, Petchdarin Somrat and Chaniphon Battiya and female version not over 23 years old, Kamolada Kaoprao, and Natthanan Nontakaew
