Bangkok: The Bangkok Provincial Sports Championship has concluded with pickleball, the final event of the series. The Governor of the Sports Authority of Thailand is preparing to promote this sport soon.
According to Thai News Agency, the 2025 Bangkok Provincial Sports Championship, also known as the Pre SGA Games Festival 2025, spanned from August 18 to September 14, 2025. The event featured 14 sports, including e-sports, table tennis, basketball, volleyball, petanque, sepak takraw, pickleball, badminton, futsal, football, tennis, woodball, amateur Muay Thai, and amateur boxing. Today marked the final day with the pickleball competition, co-hosted by the Thai Pickleball Association, the Sports Association of Bangkok, and the city of Bangkok at the Pickleball Court, Benjakitti Sports Center, Khlong Toei District.
The pickleball competition saw participation from over 300 athletes, ranging from youth to seniors. The highlight was the mixed doubles category for participants aged 19 years and older (advanced skill level plus), where Benwadee Wangtrakuldee and Prames Tangjui emerged victorious.
In the women’s doubles category, 19 years and older (advanced skill level plus), champions were Dares Srirungruang and Pemika Kunawiriyasiri. Meanwhile, in the men’s doubles category, 19 years and older (advanced skill level plus), Saharat Senanansakul and Panwich Busarakul clinched the title.
Following the events, Dr. Kongsak Yodmanee, Governor of the Sports Authority of Thailand, and Mr. Thirachai Wuttitham, President of the Bangkok Provincial Sports Association, presented awards to the winners, officially closing the 2025 Bangkok Provincial Sports Championship in a simple ceremony.
Dr. Kongsak Yodmanee noted the rising popularity of pickleball in Thailand and mentioned that the Sports Authority of Thailand is considering its official recognition as a sport soon.
Mr. Thirachai Wuttitham reflected on the success of the championship, stating, “We received a positive response and the competition went smoothly.” The event aimed to promote physical activity and sports as integral to life, providing opportunities for people of all ages to engage in sports and showcase their skills. The championship also sought to generate interest leading up to the Pre-SEA Games, which Thailand will host in 2025.