On 9-11 September 2024, the Sports Committee of Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU) led by Dr. Tejtasin Phiasai, Acting Assistant to the President of STOU, attended a seminar of the University Sports Board of Thailand 2024.
The seminar was held on the topic “Student Development and Promotion of Sports for Health – Eco-friendly and Sustainable Approach,” at the Khum Phucome Hotel, Chiang Mai. On this occasion, Assoc. Prof. Chusit Pradabpet, the Chairman of
the University Sports Board of Thailand, presided over the opening ceremony. This seminar hosts over 250 attendees including esteemed guests, administrators, and staff from a variety of Thai universities.
The seminar has been continuously promoted and supported annually by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation. Given that sports are activities that help develop graduates’ quality in various aspects alongside academic knowledge. Sports serve as a recreational activity that enhances physical health, promotes positive mental well-being, cultivates moral and ethical values, and ultimately creates sustainability across multiple social dimensions for communities and the nation. The primary objective of this seminar is to facilitate collaborative thinking, analysis, and synthesis of knowledge and experiences, thereby enhancing sports potential, generating social value, and contributing to sustainable national development.
Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU), a member of the University Sports Network of Thailand, is committed to promoting and supporting student athletes. STOU organizes internal sports competitions among student clubs across different regions and actively participates in external competitions, including the annual Thailand University Sports Championships.
By consistently sending student athletes to these events, STOU recognizes the numerous benefits that sports offer, such as improved physical and mental health, enhanced social skills, and personal development.
