The Conrad Hotel Bangkok – Nike, the world's leading sports brand, announces a two-year partnership agreement with the Amateur Boxing Association of Thailand, under which Nike will supply the Thai national boxing squad with footwear for training and competition, beginning with the World Amateur Boxing Championships in USA. More sponsorship on apparel and equipment will be provided from January 1, 2008 until the end of the contract.
General Thaweep Jantararoj, President of the Amateur Boxing Association of Thailand under His Majesty the King's Patronage (ABAT), said: “The partnership agreement between the Amateur Boxing Association of Thailand and Nike opens a new dimension for Thai amateur boxing."
"ABAT is always committed to the mission of bringing Thai amateur boxing to greater popularity and international standard. And Thai amateur boxers have not disappointed their fellow countrymen: they have brought home countless of trophies from many different tournaments."
"Looking ahead there are some major tournaments to look forward to, including the World Amateur Boxing Championships in the US, the SEA Games to be held in Thailand, and the Olympics Games in Beijing. Chances are high that Thai amateur boxers will enhance the reputation of Thailand once again. For Thai national boxing squad, the support by a sports brand with high-performance products, world-class technology, and determination to help increase the performance of athletes to internationallevel is a key driving force behind their achievements.”