University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce Joins Forces with Sports Gurus to Organize UTCC 3X3 Championship 2022, Enabling Youth to Demonstrate Their Athletic Potential and Preparing Them for Professional Athletic Careers

12 April 2022

“UTCC 3X3 Championship 2022” is a basketball tournament project stemming from “UTCC 3x3 Amateur” competition that was born out of a cooperation between University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) and Sniper Basketball Club. Seeing exercises as an important mean to promote good health among Thai youngsters and to keep them away from drugs and vices, these 2 organizations join forces to organize this nationwide “UTCC 3X3 Championship 2022” tournament to contribute to the development of basketball skills among the students and to give them a platform to leap into professional athletic careers as they continue their education. There have already been responses from 24 provinces in every region to participate in organizing the tournament that offers over 1,000,000-baht prizes and opportunities to be a part of youth national teams.

Associate Professor Dr. Thanavath Phonvichai, President of University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, reveals that “this event is for new generations who have fondness and interest in basketball. According to its slogan of ‘Follow Your Dream,’ University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) would like to take part in the effort to support youngsters who have true passion in becoming bona fide athletes. The important aim of this activity is to build a reputation and to reach out to youngsters who are into sports. UTCC always places importance on sports and wishes that UTCC name will come to mind whenever anyone thinks of basketball. Local competitions will take place in June-July 2022 in 24 provinces, each of which will hold a provincial competition from June 4 to July 10, 2022. The qualifying teams will come to compete in the final rounds at UTCC on July 16-17, 2022. The tournament is privileged to receive the main sponsorship under Sponsor brand from Mr. Saravoot Yoovidhya, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of TCP group of companies. Other organizations that have been main sponsors for over 10 years include Sniper Basketball Club, Basketball Sport Association of Thailand, and University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce.

Mr. Saravoot Yoovidhya, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of TCP Group adds that “TCP Group, the producer of ‘Sponsor’ sports drink, ‘Mansome’ and ‘Hi!’ functional drinks, and ‘Sunsnack’ coated sunflower kernels, is delighted to be the main sponsor of this “UTCC 3X3 Championship 2022” basketball tournament which aims to empower new generations of youth, both male and female, across the country through this self-training program and to offer a platform for them to demonstrate their abilities as well as providing them an opportunity to become professional athletes. Drinks and snacks by TCP Group will be supplied to the participating athletes at every competition venue. I would like to encourage all youngers who take part in this tournament to fully display their abilities and wish them the success that they hope for.”

Mr. Sarawut Somwattana, President of Sniper Basketball Club, concludes that “‘UTCC 3X3 Championship 2022’ three-person basketball tournament will employ the referees from Basketball Sport Association of Thailand both in the regional qualifying rounds and the final rounds to maintain the standard of these competitions. Basketball Sport Association of Thailand is going to endorse this ‘UTCC 3X3 Championship 2022’ three-person basketball tournament. All players will get to accumulate and record their scores in FIBA 3X3 system for ranking. The participating youngsters will get to develop their potential and skills to become professional basketball players in the time to come. There are 3 available categories in this tournament including male youth under 18 years old, female youth under 18 years old, and male youth under 16 years old. The interested youngsters may contact the tournament representative in each province via line@UTCC_3x3 for the application form from April 8 onward.”

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