HISENSE FOOTBALL YOUTH CUP SPONSORSHIP 2026 Year 3 Youth Football Tournament Launch (HISENSE Football Youth Cup Sponsorship 2026)
Hisense, together with the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT), has launched the HISENSE FOOTBALL YOUTH CUP SPONSORSHIP 2026 Year 3 youth football championship. This initiative aims to ignite dreams, inspire, and provide a platform for all youth to grow into quality professionals for the future of the country.
The HISENSE FOOTBALL YOUTH CUP SPONSORSHIP 2026 Year 3 youth football championship was officially opened by Mr. Thavisak Kongchana, Vice Chairman of Hisense International (Thailand), on 30 May 2026 at Singha Chiang Rai Stadium, Chiang Rai Province.
Hisense, a global technology leader and official FIFA partner, joined forces with the Sports Authority of Thailand and business partners to organize a 7-a-side football tournament for under-12 youth in Chiang Rai. The event offers an honorary trophy, cash prizes, and audiovisual equipment, taking place from 30 May to 1 June 2026 at Singha Chiang Rai Stadium.
The objective is to encourage Thai youth to use their free time productively and to inspire their dreams of becoming professional football players in the future.
Mr. Thavisak Kongchana, Vice Chairman of Hisense International (Thailand), said, “This year marks the third consecutive year of the HISENSE FOOTBALL YOUTH CUP SPONSORSHIP 2026. For the first time, we have taken the project to the provinces, with Chiang Rai hosting, to expand opportunities and provide children and youth in regional areas access to a truly international-standard football competition.”
“We see the potential of Thai youth across all regions and believe children outside major cities deserve equal opportunities. This project is not just a sports competition but a platform of inspiration for young players to showcase their talents, develop skills, and experience professional-level competition, which could be a key starting point for becoming professional athletes in the future.”
“We sincerely thank the Sports Authority of Thailand for their ongoing cooperation in developing this project for the third year, as well as all agencies, partners, schools, coaches, and parents who have collectively made this project a success.”
The 7-a-side under-12 youth football championship, HISENSE FOOTBALL YOUTH CUP SPONSORSHIP 2026 Year 3, is part of an ESG initiative aimed at promoting the sporting excellence and potential of Thai youth. It offers a vital stage for limitless talent expression and invites football-loving youth in Chiang Rai to compete for substantial cash prizes. The finals will be held from 30 May to 1 June 2026 at Singha Chiang Rai Stadium.
Mr. Chucheep Pongchai, Governor of Chiang Rai, stated, “Chiang Rai Province commends and thanks Hisense for its commitment to ESG and continuous support for creative sports activities. Most recently, the HISENSE FOOTBALL YOUTH CUP SPONSORSHIP 2026 Year 3, a 7-a-side youth football championship in Chiang Rai, has our full support. We hope the event will succeed and ignite the dreams of young football enthusiasts to develop themselves and advance towards professional football careers.”
The HISENSE FOOTBALL YOUTH CUP SPONSORSHIP 2026 Year 3 at Chiang Rai is a 7-a-side youth football competition for male players under 12 years old.
The tournament accepted 32 school teams and spans three days. The first round features group stages with eight groups of four teams each. From the round of 16 onward, matches are knockout style, competing for total prizes exceeding 200,000 baht, detailed as follows.
- The champion receives an honorary trophy, 30,000 baht cash prize, plus audiovisual equipment from Hisense International (Thailand) valued at 120,000 baht.
- The first runner-up team receives a 20,000 baht team support prize.
- The second runner-up team receives a 10,000 baht team support prize.
- The third runner-up team receives a 7,000 baht team support prize.
- The Most Valuable Player (MVP) award carries a 4,000 baht prize.
- The top scorer award carries a 4,000 baht prize.
- The best goalkeeper award carries a 4,000 baht prize.
- The best cheering team receives a 5,000 baht prize.
Hisense also organized the Hisense Youth Football Clinic at Singha Chiang Rai Stadium, featuring sessions on The Laws of the Game, Respect, and Sportsmanship.
The clinic emphasizes "building good athletes" beyond just skillful players. It teaches rules and etiquette through "learning by doing" so children can visualize and understand the reasons behind the rules.
The Golden Age of Learning activity promotes “playing for fun” progressing to tactical play. It includes: 1. Warm-up & Ball Mastery: ball control drills, dynamic stretching, and fun games like "Monkey Ball Tug"; 2. Physical & Mental testing: agility and coordination exercises using agility ladders or cones; 3. Technical Skills training: passing and receiving in tight spaces and "Open Body" positioning to prepare for the next play, followed by a team talk focusing on encouragement and sportsmanship lessons.
