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Thailand to Host Asian Sport Stacking Championships in Chonburi

Thailand will host the WSSA 2026 Asian Sport Stacking Championships in Chonburi, welcoming competitors from 11 nations. The opening press conference took place on November 5, 2026, with provincial officials and international federation leaders in attendance. The event aims to boost Chonburi's tourism profile and provide Thai athletes a home-field opportunity to qualify for global competition.

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Thailand is ready to host the 2026 Asian Sport Stacking Championships, with athletes from 11 countries participating.

On November 5, 2026, the Chonburi Provincial Culture Office presided over the official press conference for the WSSA 2026 Asian Sport Stacking Championships, alongside the Thailand Sport Stacking Association and WSSA Thailand, with executives from the World Sport Stacking Association (WSSA) and the Asian Representative in attendance, along with media and athlete representatives at Siracha Hall, Central Siracha.

The association revealed that the international competition not only seeks Asia's fastest stackers but also promotes Chonburi's tourism and cultural image, while giving Thai athletes a chance to showcase their potential on home soil before advancing to the world stage.

Organizers and sponsors invite sports fans and the public to attend and cheer on Thai and international athletes throughout the three-day competition. Further information is available on the WSSA Thailand Facebook page.

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