Thai House steps up support for Thai athletes at Asian Games

Bangkok - The Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) is setting up Thai House in Japan to provide extensive support for Thai athletes participating in the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya and Aichi from September 19 to October 4. SAT Governor Kongsak Yodmanee stated that Thai House will offer sports science services like massage, physiotherapy, rehabilitation and recovery, utilizing advanced technology.

The center will operate for two weeks, first at Chunichi Hall & Conference from September 18-24, and then at TKP Nagoya Sakae Conference Center from September 25 to October 3. Kongsak highlighted improved nutritional support as a key aspect of Thai House this year, with Ajinomoto providing athletes with personalized nutrition plans based on their training and competition schedules.

Meals will include Thai cuisine familiar to the athletes. Japan is the first country to benefit from this program, as it is home to Ajinomoto, which has previously supported Japan's national athletes. Kongsak said that several other nations are showing interest in adopting Thailand's approach of merging sports science with personalized nutrition support.

He expressed confidence that this enhanced assistance would enable Thai athletes to perform at their peak during the Asian Games.