Supported by the Tourism Authority Thailand (TAT) in conjunction with their ‘Amazing Thailand’ campaign, the international tournament promises to once again be a thrilling sporting occasion and a big boost for sports tourism in southern Thailand.
The now fully registered tournament will see 88 teams with 130 athletes and 25 countries represented from Europe, North America, South America, Oceania, Australia and Asia. 80% of the athletes are from overseas and 20% are Thai and Foreign National. Attendance is free.
B100,000 in prize money will be awarded to tournament winners along with trophies, medals, sponsor vouchers, volleyball gear and apparel. The beach volleyball event is partnering with ‘HUB Beach Volleyball’ camp from Australia, offering a 3-day training camp prior to the event.
The international event, the biggest event of its type to date, is presented by TAT, organised by Biggs Island Productions (BIP), hosted by Samui Resotel Beach Resort and supported by Koh Samui Municipality (Tessaban).
“We are proud to promote beach volleyball in South East Asia and on Koh Samui and to hold this annual event on our beautiful island,” TAT Director Nittharat Vanitcharoen said on Feb 28.