Bangkok--8 Jul--Sahaviriya Steel Industries
“Sahaviriya Bangkok Triathlon 2013,” raising funds for leprosy patients and children whose parents are afflicted with HIV, was crowded with 540 participants. Mr. Simon Agoston and Ms. Kate Rutherford won the Royal Trophies. Raj Pracha Samasai Foundation-SSI aim at promoting triathlon and Thailand tourism to the world.
On July 7, 2013, at Saun Luang Rama8, Admiral His Serene Highness Prince Pusarn Swasdiwat, presided over “Sahaviriya Bangkok Triathlon 2013,” to win the Royal Trophies and Friendship Cup from the Embassy of the United States. The raised funds from this event will be used to support leprosy patients and children whose parents are afflicted with HIV. The event was cooperation between Raj Pracha Samasai Foundation, the Royal Thai Police and Sahaviriya Steel Industries Plc. (SSI) together with Thailand National Defence College, government agencies and private sectors.
There were 540 participants from many countries, including Austria, England and Sweden. The triathlon was divided into 3 groups: Standard Triathlon (1.85-km swimming, 55-km biking, and 10-km running) Short Range Triathlon (850-m swimming, 27-km biking, and 5-km running) and Duathlon (5-km running, 27-km biking, and 5-km running). Moreover, British Ambassador Mark Kent and his daughter also joined the Duathlon as an honour guess. The period of the triathlon was between 6.00-10.30 AM. In addition, the event was broadcasted by Channel 11. Therefore, audiences can watch the impressive moments of the triathlon closely.
As for the result of Individual Men and Women, Mr. Simon Agoston and Ms. Kate Rutherford, with the score of 2 hours 24 minutes and 15 seconds and 2 hours 35 minutes and 38 seconds respectively, won the Royal Trophies. The winner of Friendship cup was Mr. Saranon Chantaraj with the score of 1 hour 23 minutes and 9 seconds. SAHAVIRIYA CUP was given to AJ Team with the score of 2 hours 28 minutes 27 seconds. As for Sahaviriya team, Mr. Wirot Suksamai, Mr. Rangsan Puttavong and Mr. Prapoth Juprachakorn were the winner of Short Range Triathlon.
Mrs. Suleemas Sutthisamphat, Chairman of the 5th Sahaviriya Bangkok Triathlon Organizing Committee, said that “It is an honor for Raj Pracha Samasai Foundation to have many supporters, including Sahaviriya Steel Industries Plc. (SSI), the Royal Thai Police, Thailand National Defence College, government agencies and private sectors, both former and current sponsors. We appreciate all of the supporters who have been supporting us all of this time.”
Mr. Nava Chantanasurakon, Vice President-Public Affairs and Social Responsibility Division of Sahaviriya Steel Industries Plc. (SSI), the Title Sponsor, said that “SSI’s vision is to generate consistent profit and sustainable value for stakeholders, especially vulnerable people, so, the Company focuses on supporting vulnerable people to learn to help themselves in long term. Therefore, SSI is delighted to continuously sponsor Sahaviriya Bangkok Triathlon, as the fund raised from the race will be used to support leprosy patients and children whose parents are afflicted with HIV.”
“Moreover, Raj Pracha Samasai Foundation and SSI have agreed to promote the triathlon because it is an interesting race that strengthens participants while audiences can learn from their effort and determination. Besides, this will promote the beautiful sceneries of Bangkok, as audiences can see the background sceneries, including Chao Phraya River and Rama 8 Bridge, while they are running, biking and swimming. This will encourage the world to see beautiful Bangkok and support Thailand tourism in turn,” Mr. Nava said.