Khunying Patama and 51 Paris-bound athletes meet Thai PM

Khunying Patama and 51 Paris-bound athletes meet Thai PM

Bangkok, Thailand, July 9, 2024: Thailand’s IOC Member Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul led 51 Thai athletes to a send-off ceremony with Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.

 

The Olympic Games will be held in Paris from July 26 to August 11, 2024, with the IOC Session taking place before the Games open. The 51 Thai athletes will compete in 17 sports.

 

Khunying Patama is also Chair of the OCA Culture Committee and a member of the OCA Executive Board.

 

The Prime Minister called on everyone to send moral support to the athletes and staff of all sports teams. He is confident in the potential of Thai athletes to win medals according to their goals. 

 

The Sports Authority of Thailand has set a target for Thailand's Olympic Games medals at 6 gold medals and 3 silver medals.