Sports Authority Reschedules Four National Games After Floods
The Sports Authority of Thailand has announced new dates for four major national sports events following delays caused by flooding. The 42nd National Youth Games in Surin will run May 1–14, 2027, followed by the 9th National Senior Games May 21–29. The 50th National Games in Udon Thani are set for December 4–14, 2027, and the 40th National Disabled Games will take place January 8–14, 2028. Regional qualifying rounds across five zones have also been finalized.
On Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at the Grand Four Wings Convention Hotel, Sports Authority of Thailand Governor Khunying Somsanit chaired a meeting to set competition schedules for the 42nd National Youth Games "Surin Games," 9th National Senior Games "Muang Chang Games," 50th National Games "Udon Thani Games," and 40th National Disabled Games "Phu Phra Bat Games."
Attendees included SAT Deputy Governor Precha Lalun, Competition Director Akkhara Phuengphorn, Surin Deputy Governor Wirachai Prasertso, Surin Sports Office Director Pimphraphai Anchamanat (host for Youth and Senior Games), Udon Thani Sports Office Director Wirot Pradapsee (host for National and Disabled Games), representatives from the five regional host provinces for qualifying rounds, and national sports associations involved in the events.
The meeting approved the following competition dates: 1. 42nd National Youth Games "Surin Games" — May 1–14, 2027 2. 9th National Senior Games "Muang Chang Games" — May 21–29, 2027 3. 50th National Games "Udon Thani Games" — December 4–14, 2027 4. 40th National Disabled Games "Phu Phra Bat Games" — January 8–14, 2028
The ten provincial sports offices serving as hosts for the five regional qualifying rounds have already finalized their respective schedules.
