Gear up for the Bangkok International Rugby Tens Tournament 2020
Rugby fans in Bangkok and all over South East Asia listen up, it’s almost time for the Bangkok International Rugby Tens. This year the tournament is taking place on Feb 29 and March 1, 2020. The 15th edition of the Rugby Tens will be held at the Sports Complex of Bangkok Patana School and will once again play host to rugby teams and fans from all around the world.
The event is organized annually to raise funds for Nak Suu, a charity established by Ex Canadian Rugby international, and Chairman of the Bangkok Rugby 10’s, Eddie Evans. The charity helps underprivileged children in the slums of Bangkok. Children in these areas are being subjected to substance abuse, prostitution, lack of education and poverty. Funds raised will help these children by creating a supportive environment through team sport and activities as well as providing guidance and care. To support this all proceeds from the tournament will go directly to Nak Suu, which will ensure this valuable work can continue.
As testament to its popularity, the Rugby Tens is once again booked out with a wait list of teams still trying to get in. Visitors can expect the 2020 tournament to be another exciting weekend full of fast-paced rugby, food stalls offering great cuisines, kids’ zone with supervised activities, plenty of socializing and of course the legendary afterparties. Each year the event attracts around 100 teams from around the world competing in the men’s open division, vets’, women’s, youth rugby as well as touch rugby. Youth games run in the morning and adult games in the afternoon. 24 men’s open teams, 12 women’s teams, 10 vets teams, 42 youth teams and 10 touch rugby teams have already confirmed their attendance as well as 24 referees. This year’s participants will be coming from New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, France, Papua New Guinea, The UK, India, Sri Lanka, Japan, China, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Burma, Indonesia, Singapore and, of course, our host country Thailand.
The entire event will be streamed live all over the world with live commentating in English.
“In 2019 we welcomed about 3500 spectators and 1500 players and are expecting bigger numbers this year. Our reputation as a premium fun Rugby tournament keeps on growing and growing attracting more participants and supporters. “Our goal is to offer something for everyone, the players, the fans, families and youngsters, basically a great weekend out for all” explains Eddie Evans, former professional player for Canada.
“I would also like to extend a massive thanks to our generous sponsors, some of which we have been working with for several years now,” Eddie continues. “These young children we support through our Nak Suu program are benefitting so much and we can see we are really making a difference in their lives and future. This would not have been possible without the support from the amazing Four Points By Sheraton Bangkok Sukhumvit 15, Radisson Blu, Dream Hotel, Blue Horizon, Thai Beverage, Bumrungrad Hospital, Spirit of Bangkok, United Relocations, Prostar, Bangkok Patana School, KIS International School, X-treme Sports Gear and our PR partner, Midas PR Group.”
Event Location and Date
The Bangkok International Rugby Tens Rugby Tournament 2020 February 29- March 1, 2020, youth games in the morning, adult games in the afternoon
The Sports Complex, Bangkok Patana School, Bangkok
Entry is free
Get more information now on the Tens’ official website or on their Facebook page.
For further information and images please contact:
Eddie Evans E-mail: [email protected]
Darryn Mathee E-mail [email protected]
Sugandha Bhandari
Strategic Communications Officer
Midas Communications International Co, Ltd.
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +66 81 804 6808
Website: www.midas-pr.com
