Hua Hin youth football tournament draws 180 players
A Hua Hin youth football tournament brought together 180 young players from schools in Hua Hin and Pran Buri on Sunday, May 3.
The inaugural Hua Hin Youth Football Championship for Literacy 2026 was held at Khao Takiab Stadium in Hua Hin.
The opening ceremony was attended by Mr Nopporn Wuttikul, Mayor of Hua Hin City Municipality, together with Deputy Mayors Ms Busaba Choksuchat and Mr Sanphop Ungratsamee, Municipal Council Chairman Mr Cheep Suksi, municipal council member Mr Thanainun Jungwong, and Mr Brian Anderson, president of the Rotary Club of Royal Hua Hin.
Organised by the Rotary Club of Royal Hua Hin in association with Hua Hin City Municipality, the one-day tournament brought together students aged 10 to 12 from 12 teams representing government schools in Hua Hin and Pran Buri.
Tournament supports sport, teamwork and literacy
The event aimed to promote sport, teamwork and literacy among young people, while also bringing families together for a community day in Hua Hin.
As part of the tournament, each school received 100 Thai-language storybooks for its library, along with five footballs. Each player also received a team football uniform, while teachers were provided with shirts.
The tournament featured 20 matches, with trophies awarded to the top four teams.
Participating teams included Anuban Hua Hin, Ban Tap Tai, Wat Nong Gae, Ban Bo Fai, Ban Paknampran, Ban Khao Pitak, Ban Khao Takiab, Rotary Krungthep, Ban Samor Phrong, Ban Nong Hoi, Nong Hoi Academy and Ban Mung Gao.
