The 14th Hang Dong Games will bring together 12 local administrative organisations for a month of sporting competition, community spirit and healthy living, running from 16th January to 14th February 2027.
Supported by the Chiang Mai Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO), the annual event aims to encourage young people, residents, community leaders and local government personnel to take part in regular exercise while strengthening friendships and relationships across Hang Dong District.
Competitions will take place at three venues: San Phak Wan Municipality Sports Stadium, Sop Mae Kha Subdistrict Administrative Organisation Sports Stadium and Khun Khong Subdistrict Administrative Organisation Sports Stadium.
A memorandum of understanding (MOU) signing ceremony and press conference were recently held at San Phak Wan Municipality Office, bringing together representatives from the Chiang Mai PAO, Hang Dong District and the participating local authorities.
Those attending included Dr Witlak Samjai, Deputy President of the Chiang Mai PAO; Chakkarin Sirintharaphum, Hang Dong District Chief; Charoen Khamyama, Mayor of San Phak Wan Municipality; Uthen Yawinang, President of Khun Khong Subdistrict Administrative Organisation; and Det Kanthawong, President of Sop Mae Kha Subdistrict Administrative Organisation.
Organisers highlighted the importance of cooperation between government agencies, the private sector and local communities, with the games designed to promote not only physical fitness but also sportsmanship, teamwork, mutual respect and community pride.
The press conference featured a special performance, Keet Muay Thai: Lanna Baramee Sri San Phak Wan, by children from the San Phak Wan Municipality Child Development Centre. Organisers also unveiled the official mascots, Phi Chang Nam and Nong Phak Wan, alongside the event’s theme song and emblem.
The programme concluded with a briefing on competition rules and regulations, followed by the drawing of lots for the various sporting categories.
Now in its 14th year, the Hang Dong Games continues to use sport as a way to bring communities together, encouraging healthier lifestyles and stronger local connections through friendly competition.
