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2014 Thailand National Games

The 43rd Thailand National Games (Thai: การแข่งขันกีฬาแห่งชาติ ครั้งที่ 43 "นครราชสีมาเกมส์", also known as the 2014 National Games and the Nakhon Ratchasima Games) were held in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand from 9 to 19 December 2014. Competition included 43 sports and 77 disciplines. These games held in the 80th Birthday Sport Center, Suranaree University of Technology Sport Center. Nakhon Ratchasima also hosted the 2007 Southeast Asian Games.

XLIII Thailand National Games
Host cityNakhon Ratchasima
Mottoสร้างมิตรไมตรี สร้างสามัคคี ด้วยกีฬา Games for Friendship and Unity
Teams77
Events43 sports
Opening9 December 2014 (2014-12-09)
Closing19 December 2014 (2014-12-19)
Opened byKobkarn Wattanavrangkul, Minister of Tourism and Sports
Torch lighterUdomporn Polsak
Main venue80th Birthday Stadium

Marketing edit

Emblem edit

Symbols in the games' emblem had the following meanings.

  • The shape of the torch represented the national competition this time.
  • Style represented the spirit of sportsmanship.
  • The pattern of clay Dankwian, the Suranaree, and the Phimaiwas were for the culture of Thailand.
  • Striped silk represented the wisdom of Nakhon Ratchasima.

Mascot edit

The mascots Sima Gomphotherium is an ancient animal fossils were discovered in Chaloem Phra Kiat District, Nakhon Ratchasima. The mascots carry the torch, wear orange T-shirt. "Orange" is the color of the province and hanging a gold medal.

Ceremony edit

Opening ceremony edit

The official opening ceremony of this games were 9 December 2014 at the 80th Birthday Stadium in Nakhon Ratchasima. It was attended by the Minister of Tourism and Sports, Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul. This ceremony presented 7 series including

  • The first series: One melodie open the great legend.
  • The second series: One victory One sportsmanship. (Athletes parade)
  • The third series: One royal heart to One faith of the land.
  • The fourth series: One great city One Korat citizen heart.
  • The fifth series: The potential improve Korat to global.
  • The sixth series: The unity to blazing in the land. (lighting the cauldron)
  • The seventh series: One the great of power to the great city[1]

Closing ceremony edit

The official closing ceremony was 19 December 2014 at the 80th Birthday Stadium December 5, 2007 in Nakhon Ratchasima. In the closing ceremony were shown 6 series and closing by Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul, Minister of Tourism and Sports.

Provinces participating edit

Sports edit

Official sports edit

Demonstration sports edit

Venues edit

 
Aerial view of the 80th Birthday Stadium
  • 80th Birthday Stadium (Main Stadium)
  • Nakhon Ratchasima Municipality Stadium
  • Camp Suranaree Stadium
  • Suranaree University of Technology
  • Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University
  • Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University
  • Vongchavalitkul University
  • Rajsima Wittayalai School
  • Thesaban 4 School
  • Yothinnukun School
  • Aerial and aviation Stadium, Mueang Mai Kokkruat
  • The Mall Nakhonratchasima
  • Klang Plaza Chomsurang
  • Mittraphap Road (Nakhon Ratchasima - Sikhio)
  • North Star Equestrian Centre
  • Mountain Creek Golf Resort and Residences
  • Huaiyang Reservoir
  • Khao Noen Makha
  • Practical Shooting Stadium, Sports Authority of Thailand Region 3

Medal tally edit

Suphan Buri led the medal table for the second consecutive time. A total of 77 Provinces won at least one medal, 65 Provinces won at least one gold medal, 11 Provinces won at least one silver medal and 1 Province won at least one bronze medal. The host province, Nakhon Ratchansima, is highlighted.

  *   Host nation (Nakhon Ratchasima)

2014 Thailand National Games medal table
RankProvinceGoldSilverBronzeTotal
1  Suphan Buri1216881270
2  Bangkok87107107301
3  Nakhon Ratchasima*633457154
4  Chonburi435146140
5  Nonthaburi38252386
6  Chiang Mai province18253376
7  Samut Sakhon18122252
8  Samut Prakan15132452
9  Surin13101336
10  Saraburi1291031
11  Udon Thani1281535
12  Chumphon1171230
13  Trang9131032
14  Amnat Charoen931123
15  Sisaket8112746
16  Phitsanulok88824
17  Buriram province87823
18  Phatthalung83617
19  Nakhon Si Thammarat7122746
20  Surat Thani7121837
21  Ubon Ratchathani7101633
22  Phuket771024
23  Phetchabun77923
24  Nakhon Pathom671326
25  Prachuap Khiri Khan65617
26  Ratchaburi581023
27  Maha Sarakham57820
28  Satun53412
29  Mae Hong Son52714
30  Khon Kaen4151433
31  Chanthaburi province481628
32  Pathum Thani46818
33  Pattani46515
34  Chiang Rai province45615
35  Phayao45211
36  Sakon Nakhon44311
37  Sukhothai421117
38  Kalasin4149
39  Songkhla351220
40  Lamphun35614
41  Rayong331824
42  Ranong3238
43  Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya3047
44  Samut Songkhram3003
45  Trat26614
46  Kanchanaburi25613
47  Yala24814
48  Lopburi23510
49  Phang Nga2349
50  Chachoengsao221115
51  Phichit2259
  Phrae2259
53  Mukdahan2204
54  Roi Et21811
55  Nakhon Sawan110516
56  Krabi16714
57  Chaiyaphum province151016
58  Nakhon Nayok1236
59  Nan1168
  Sa Kaeo1168
61  Narathiwat1135
62  Kamphaeng Phet1113
  Tak1113
64  Nakhon Phanom1045
  Yasothon1045
66  Lampang08311
67  Ang Thong08210
68  Chai Nat province04610
69  Sing Buri0325
70  Nong Bua Lamphu0303
71  Phetchaburi0268
72  Bueng Kan0246
73  Prachinburi0235
74  Uttaradit0134
75  Loei0123
  Nong Khai0123
77  Uthai Thani0011
Totals (77 entries)6536548952202

References edit

  1. ^ สมศักดิ์ศรี! พิธีเปิดนครราชสีมาเกมส์ สุดอลังการ

External links edit

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  Nakhon Ratchasima
XLIII Edition (2014) 		Succeeded by
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