Boys Invitational 2026 Concludes, Sets Sights on IYBC 2027
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The Boys Invitational 2026, a 5x5 youth basketball tournament for boys aged 17 and under, concluded officially at the Tatha Home Court, Tatha Sport Co., Ltd. headquarters in Chonburi. The ceremony was presided over by Pirawat Mongkolsin, Director of the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) Chonburi Province, alongside Chawapon Senaphan, Managing Director of Tatha Sport Co., Ltd., honored guests, organizers, coaches, and athletes from all teams.
The event opened with a parade of athletes, followed by the presentation of Most Valuable Player (MVP) awards for the U13, U15, and U17 divisions, honoring outstanding performers. Chutima Chutitham, Senior Project Director of the tournament, reported the competition's success and results for each age group, emphasizing the importance of providing a platform for youth to showcase talent, develop skills through real experience, learn teamwork, and instill discipline, responsibility, and sportsmanship.
Chawapon Senaphan thanked the organizing committee for choosing the venue and all parties involved, highlighting the collaboration and commitment to continuously promote and develop sports. Pirawat Mongkolsin expressed pride on behalf of the SAT, thanked all supporting agencies, and voiced hope for continuous basketball development to give youth opportunities to advance to higher levels of competition.
Highlights included the presentation of trophies, medals, and certificates to winning athletes and teams by executives from the three organizations, followed by a group photo amid an atmosphere of pride and joy. The Boys Invitational 2026 served not only as a competitive stage but also as a crucial platform for developing young basketball players, providing experience, elevating skills, and preparing them for greater challenges, with the ultimate goal of advancing youth athletes to the IYBC 2027 stage — another key opportunity to broaden horizons, inspire, and drive continuous self-improvement.
The tournament's success marks another significant step in building a pathway for Thai youth basketball development from domestic competitions to future opportunities, promoting growth in sports skills, discipline, responsibility, and sportsmanship to elevate Thai basketball sustainably.
