Thailand Boosts Athletes' Fitness for Asian Games

Thailand's team competing in the 20th Asian Games in Japan has raised fitness levels to excellent standards one month before competition begins. The Thai Sports Authority (TAT) is placing strong emphasis on sports science while partnering with Ajinomoto (Thailand) to deliver comprehensive nutrition services, with dedicated staff tailoring individual meal plans to match each athlete's specific training needs and preparation schedule.

The Thai national sports team will compete in the 20th Asian Games between September 19 and October 4, 2025, in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. The Thai Sports Authority, which oversees preparation of the Thai delegation, is prioritizing sports science and nutrition to maximize athlete strength and performance.

Dr. Kongsakda Yodmani, Director-General of TAT, revealed that Thai athletes' fitness has steadily improved in the month leading up to competition. The TAT has conducted three rounds of physical fitness testing, with the Sports Science Center reporting that most athletes have progressed from average to good and excellent fitness levels according to plan.

Dr. Kongsakda explained that TAT has employed various technologies to plan and develop athletes' physical conditioning, and the Thai team is in excellent fitness condition. TAT has also instructed all sports federations to be careful about food and supplement intake to prevent banned substance violations. TAT has partnered with Ajinomoto (Thailand) to establish a complete nutrition center for the national team beginning July 1, 2025, at TAT's Huamark headquarters, capable of serving up to 300 athletes daily.

"Meal service at TAT's nutrition center will not follow a buffet format," Dr. Kongsakda explained. "Instead, sports science center staff will work with Ajinomoto (Thailand) staff to customize nutrition plans for each athlete, creating three meal types: meals for intense training, meals for moderate training, and recovery day meals. We'll consult with athletes about their training programs, then calculate nutritionally appropriate individual meal plans."

Dr. Kongsakda concluded that TAT's nutrition center has been established for all Thai national athletes competing in both the 20th Asian Games (September 19-October 4, 2025) and the 5th Asian Para Games (October 18-24, 2025). Japanese company Ajinomoto (Thailand) will partner with TAT to provide nutrition services at Thai House during both major continental competitions in Japan.