Maejo University Partners with Squash Association to Launch Northern Center for Next Years Intellectual Games

Maejo University collaborates with the Squash Association to open a Northern regional center in preparation for next year's Intellectual Games.

Associate Professor Dr. Weerapol Thongma, President of Maejo University, and Mr. Akarin Hirunpruek, Secretary-General of the Squash Sports Association of Thailand and Vice President of the Southeast Asian Squash Federation, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Squash Sports Association of Thailand under Royal Patronage to develop squash at the regional and national levels. The signing took place on 2 Dec 2025 at the squash courts of the Chalerm Phrakiat Sports Center, Maejo University.

This collaboration aims to develop squash personnel in Thailand, support student activities, and promote athletes to achieve international excellence. Under this MOU, Maejo University will establish the Northern Squash Sports Center and renovate four squash courts to meet competition standards. This is to accommodate squash competitions included in the 51st Thailand University Games "Inthanin Games 2026," held at Maejo University, Chiang Mai, from 9 to 19 Jan 2026.