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Paradorn wows Chiang Mai

Phantom, Phoenix, North Keeper and Sniper win cheerleading competition

And the winners are...

Pool meeting scheduled for next Friday

Chiang Mai HHH Corner - “On On!”

Chiangmai Mail scores its first goal!

Mini Marathon this weekend

Chiang Mai Games Schedule 12 - 24 December

Paradorn wows Chiang Mai

Metinee Chaikuna

Paradorn Srichaphan, Thailand’s number one Tennis player, arrived this week in Chiang Mai to play in a special tennis tournament, the Paradorn Super Tour 2002 at the 700th Year Anniversary Stadium.

Paradorn Srichaphan (left) is met at Chiang Mai Airport by Governor Pisit Khetphasook. Paradorn told the throng of adulating fans, “Thank you for this warm welcome, I feel appreciated by Chiang Mai people. I’m sure you will enjoy my playing.”

The local super tour event was part of a series of special matches that were arranged by BEC-TERO entertainment from December 11-15, beginning in Chiang Mai, moving to Nakhon Ratchasima, and then Bangkok. At the event in Nakhon Ratchasima, Paradorn met the Australian, Andrew Ely, who was ranked 62 in the world last year 2001.

The local 3 set competition was between Paradorn, world-ranked 16, and the American, Jan Michael Gambill, world-ranked 42. An extra 1 set doubles event was added with Paradorn and Narathon Srichaphan competing against Jan Michael Gambill and Andrew Florence.

American tennis player Jan Michael Gambill, who arrived with Paradorn at Chiang Mai Airport said, “Paradorn has told me that Chiang Mai is the second largest city of Thailand. I can see that the city is beautiful.” About his match with Paradorn he said, “I’ve been preparing for this match and I am sure it will be entertaining for the audience. I’ve competed with him once before, and know his shot is heavy.”

The Paradorn Super Tour 2002 was a special tournament organized to please Thai fans who want the opportunity to watch his skill courtside. Paradorn is considered as one of the best developing tennis players in the world. At the beginning of the year, he ranked number 120. He has surprised many people this year by defeating 11 top world tennis players.

Phantom, Phoenix, North Keeper and Sniper win cheerleading competition

Chiang Mai hosts Red Bull Extra Boom 2002 cheerleader contest

There was much to cheer about last weekend at Central Kad Suan Kaew shopping center with cheerleader teams from Phayao, Uttaradit, Kamphaeng Petch, Nan, Phitsanulok, Sukhothai, Lamphun, Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai all competing for big money prizes in both secondary school and tertiary education teams.

Candidates show off their power and strength during the competition.

Winning teams cheer one more time after receiving their spoils of victory.

The winners of the competition in the secondary school section were the Phantom team from Chakham Kanathorn, Lamphun and the Phoenix team from Chiang Rai. Both teams were rewarded with 30,000 baht for their synchronized leaps.

In the tertiary group the winners were North Keeper from Srithana Commercial College, and Sniper from the Chiang Mai Physical Education College. Each team collected 40,000 baht for their performances.

It was a popular event, receiving much attention from Chiang Mai people and the neighboring provinces, and it is hoped it will encourage more teenagers to take up this challenging team game.

And the winners are...

Mr. and Miss Chiang Mai Games 2002

The winners of the Mr. and Miss Chiang Mai Games 2002 modeling contest that was organized by the Number One Media partnership at the Thapae Gate fairgrounds, Chiang Mai last Sunday night, were Chalida Wannawathikul (Miss Nakhon Chiang Mai Games) and Wissanu U-panno (Mr. Nakhon Chiang Mai Games).

The winner of the Miss Nakhon Chiang Mai Games title, Chalida Wannawathikul (right) received her trophy from ML Preyaphun Sritawat.

The winner of the Mr. Nakhon Chiang Mai Games title, Wissanu U-panno (right) received his trophy from Chiangmai Mail editor, Phitsanu Thepthong.

Dr. Boonthong Pucharoen, chairman of the contest judging committee poses with the winners and judging committee.

Pool meeting scheduled for next Friday

Organizers of the Chiang Mai Pool League announced that a captains’ meeting will be held on Friday December 20 in True Blue upstairs dart room where all teams (current and new) wishing to play next season will be asked to register and pay their 400 baht registration. No registration fee - no play. It would be appreciated if all teams wishing to play next season inform John at True Blue in advance of the meeting on 20 Dec.

The next season will commence on Friday 3 January 2003.

Chiang Mai HHH Corner - “On On!”

CH3, the oldest hash club (males) in Chiang Mai is picked up from the “ONON” pub (Moon Mueng Soi 1) at 16.00 once every 2 weeks (hence: on 18-11, 2-12, 16-12, 30-12 and 13 01 2003). Pick up can be arranged from Fish and Chips shop as well.

CSH3 is a mixed Saturday hash which is picked up from the H3 Pub on Moon Mueng Road every Saturday at 15.30. Pick up can be arranged from Fish and Chips shop as well.

CUMH3 is a male hash which runs from the “ONON” Pub every consecutive (from CH3) Tuesday. Pick up is at 16.00.

BH3 is a female hash (Harriettes) that runs once a month on the last Sunday of the month.

We also have two so-called outstations coming up: A male hash outstation to Bangkok on 7, 8, 9 December and a mixed outstation to Chiang Dao on 14 & 15 December. All information either from Fish and Chips, H3 or “ONON” Pub. Or look at the websites at: http://www.thai-ameri can.com/hhh/

It’s great fun and you surely get value for your money plus you get to meet all the long-time expats here!

Chiangmai Mail scores its first goal!

National Sports Day was hosted by the Chiang Mai Provincial Authority at the 700th Year Anniversary Sport Complex on December 4 with the day dedicated to the gold medal helmsman in the OK Dinghy Class in the Fourth Games 35 years ago. This was His Majesty the King who won the gold medal on December 16, 1967.

Chiang Mai Governor Pisit Khetphasook presided over the games opening ceremony.

Many officials and people from both public and private sectors participated in the games, with many hundreds of people competing in the tug-of-war, relay racing events, and soccer matches between the Chiang Mai government team and Chiang Mai Mass Media team.

The Chiang Mai Mass Media team defeated the Chiang Mai Provincial Government offices team, with the final score 3-0. One goal was scored by the editor of Chiang Mai Mail, Phitsanu Thepthong.

Mini Marathon this weekend

Early bird start

Chiang Mai Technical College will hold a mini marathon against drugs and to make merit on Sunday, December 15; registrations commencing at 5 am. The 10.9 kilometers marathon route will start from the Chiang Mai Technical College passing through Chiang Mai City and finish back at the college. Marathoners should report to the organizers at 5 a.m. and the marathon will start around 6 a.m.

The objectives of this event include raising funds for the Chiang Mai Technical College’s Assistance Foundation, to support the playing of all sports and oppose the drugs problem occurring in the teenage group.

Participation is open to everyone and there will be a good roll up of students, the officers from the college and their families, the teachers from the Vocational Education Institute Northern Region 1 and the Vocational Education Department.

This competition is divided into 7 classes, up to 15 years old, 16-19 years old, 20-29 years old, 30-39 years old, 40-49 years old (male), more than 40 years old (female), and more than 50 years old (male)

The winners will receive trophies and certificates and the group or club that has the most participants will also be recognized.

Chiang Mai Games Schedule 12 - 24 December

Sports Stadium Date

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

Opening Ceremony 700 years Stadium 1730

1. Athletics 700 years Stadium B 0700 B 0930 B 0900 B 0530

2. Badminton Municipal Stadium A 0900 A 0900 A 0900 B 0900 A 0900 A 0900 B 0900

3. Basketball “Gym 3, 700 yrs. Stadium” A 0900 A 0900 A 0900 A 0900 A 0900 A 0900 A 0900 B 0830

4. Body building Lotus Pang Suan Kaew Hotel A 1400 B 1400

5. Bowling U-FO Bowling B 0900 B 0900 B 0900 B 0900 A 0900 B 0900

6. Boxing Chiang Mai Physical A 1400 A 1400 A 1400 A 1400 A 1400 A 1400 A 1400 A 1400 A 1400 B 1400

Education College

7. Bicycle

- Street Riding Chiang Mai-Phrao Road B 0800 B 0800 B 0800

- Track Events “Velo Drome, 700 yrs. Stadium” B 1500 B 0830 B 0830 B 1500 B 1600

- Mountain Huay Tueng Tao Park B 0900

Bike-Down Hill

- Cross Country Huay Jok Creek B 0900

(behind 700 yrs Stadium)

8. Balloom Dance “Gym 2, 700 yrs. Stadium” A 0900 B 1400 B 1400

9. Horse Riding Burden Animal Battalion B 0800 B 0800 B 1400 A 0800 A 0800 B 0900

10. Fencing “Sala Ang Kaew, B 0900 B 0900 B 0900 B 0900 B 0900 B 0900

Chiang Mai University”

11. Football 700 years Stadium A 1600 A 1600 A 1600 A 1600 A 1600 A 1600 A 1400 A 1500 B 1600

Chaing Mai University

12. Golf Chiang Mai-Lamphun Golf Club A 0800 A 0800 A 0800 B 0800

13. Gymnastic “Gym 2, 700 yrs. Stadium” B 0900 B 0900 B 0900 B 0900 B 0900 B 0900 B 0900

14. Handball “Gym 1, Chiang Mai University” A 0900 A 1030 A 1030 A 1030 A 1030 A 1030 A 1030 A 1030 A 1030 A 1030 A 1000 B 1000

15. Judo Kaveela School B 1000 B 1000 B 1000 B 1000

16. Kabuddy Municipal Stadium A 0900 A 0900 A 0900 A 0900 B 0900

17. Karatedo “Gym 2, Chiang Mai University” B 1000 B 1030 B 1030

18. Lawn Tennis 700 years Stadium A 0830 A 0830 A 0830 B 0830 A 0830 A 0830 A 0830 A 0830 A 0830 B 0830 B 0830

19. Rowing

- Traditional Boat Huay Tueng Tao Park B 0800 B 0800 B 0800

- Paddle Boat Huay Tueng Tao Park B 1000 B 1000 B 1000

- Canoe Huay Tueng Tao Park B 1000 B 1000

- Kayak Huay Tueng Tao Park B 1000 B 1000

20. Rugby Football

- 15 players Prince Royal College A 0900 A 1500 A 1500 A 1500 A 1500 B 1630

/Municipal Stadium

- 7 players Prince Royal College A 1330 A 1430 B 1630

21. Thai Boxing “Gym 3, Municipal Stadium” A 1400 A 1400 A 1400 A 1400 A 1400 A 1400 A 1400 B 1400

22. Pethanque 700 years Stadium A 0800 B 0800 A 0800 B 0800 A 0800 B 0800

23. Shooting 700 years Stadium B 0900 B 0900 B 0900 B 0900 B 0900 B 0900 B 0900

24. Shooting Flying Target B 0900 B 0900 B 0900 B 1400 B 0900

25. Snooker Godzilla Snooker A 1000 B 1000 A 1000 A 1000 B 1000 A 1000 A 1000 B 1000

(Maneenopparat Rd.)

- Billiot A 1000 B 1000 A 1000 B 1000

26. Swimming 700 years Stadium B 0830 B 0830 B 0830 B 0830 B 0830 B 0830

27. Table Tennis Saraphee Wittayakom School A 0900 A 0900 A 0900 B 1000 A 0900 A0900 B 0900 B 0900

28. Tekwando “Gym 2, Chiang Mai University” B 0900 B 0900 B 0900 B 0900

29. Tratraw - “Gym 1, 700 year Stadium” A 0900 A 0900 A 0900 A 0900 A 0900 A 0900 A 0900 A 0900 B 0900

Sepak Trakraw

- Loop Trakraw Rajabhat Institue of Chiang Mai A 1300 A 1300 A 1300 A 1300 A 1300 A 1300 B 1300

30. Thai Fencing “Sala Ang Kaew, B 0900 B 0900 B 0900 B 0900 B 0900 B 0900

Chiang Mai University”

31. Volleyball Mae Jo University A 0800 A 0800 A 0800 A 0800 A 0800 A 0800 A 0800 A 0800 A 0800 A 0900 B 0900

- Beach Volleyball 700 years Stadium A 0800 A 0800 A 0800 A 0800 A 0800 A 0800 A 0800 A 0800 A 1400 A 1500 B 0830

32. Weight Lifting Hang Dong Ratraj Uppatham School B 1000 B 1000 B 1000 B 1000 B 1000

33. Wrestling Prince Royal College A 0930 B 0930 A 0930 B 0930

34. WooZoo “Gym 2, Chiang Mai University” B 0930 B 0930

Closing Ceremony 700 years Stadium 1930

A-Regular Competition

B-Final Round

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