Muay Thai Boxers - 2012 Games

Friday, 25 June 2010 10:00 |

Thailand’s Muay Thai Boxers prepare for 2012 Olympics.

Thailand's Muay Thai Boxers, are preparing for their participation in the Olympic qualifiers for the, London Olympics.

The - G4S Company of Thailand is giving strong support to the Sports Associations of Thailand.

Thailand’s ‘Olympic Boxing Team’ is receiving sponsorship of $ 10,000 for each national team member per year. In addition, G4S are supporting club activities even at grassroots level, to further push the Thai fighter towards the ultimate goal, "Olympics 2012".

The sponsorship contract was extended for another year after the recent performance of Thai athletes, At the King's Cup international amateur boxing tournament were they clinched the overall crown for a ninth consecutive time.

Mr.Abhisit Vejjajiwa, the Prime Minister of Thailand a strong supporter of Muay Thay Boxing has recently announced financial incentives for those companies sponsoring Thai sports.

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