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2014 Thailand National Games

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XLIII Thailand National Games
Host cityNakhon Ratchasima
Mottoสร้างมิตรไมตรี สร้างสามัคคี ด้วยกีฬา Games for Friendship and Unity
Teams77
Events43 sports
Opening9 December 2014 (2014-12-09)
Closing19 December 2014 (2014-12-19)
Opened byKobkarn Wattanavrangkul, Minister of Tourism and Sports
Torch lighterUdomporn Polsak
Main venue80th Birthday Stadium

The 43rd Thailand National Games (Thai: การแข่งขันกีฬาแห่งชาติ ครั้งที่ 43 "นครราชสีมาเกมส์", also known as the 2014 National Games and the Nakhon Ratchasima Games) were held in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand from 9 to 19 December 2014. Competition included 43 sports and 77 disciplines. These games held in the 80th Birthday Sport Center, Suranaree University of Technology Sport Center. Nakhon Ratchasima also hosted the 2007 Southeast Asian Games.

Marketing

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Emblem

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Symbols in the games' emblem had the following meanings.

  • The shape of the torch represented the national competition this time.
  • Style represented the spirit of sportsmanship.
  • The pattern of clay Dankwian, the Suranaree, and the Phimaiwas were for the culture of Thailand.
  • Striped silk represented the wisdom of Nakhon Ratchasima.

Mascot

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The mascots Sima Gomphotherium is an ancient animal fossils were discovered in Chaloem Phra Kiat District, Nakhon Ratchasima. The mascots carry the torch, wear orange T-shirt. "Orange" is the color of the province and hanging a gold medal.

Ceremony

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Opening ceremony

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The official opening ceremony of this games were 9 December 2014 at the 80th Birthday Stadium in Nakhon Ratchasima. It was attended by the Minister of Tourism and Sports, Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul. This ceremony presented 7 series including

  • The first series: One melodie open the great legend.
  • The second series: One victory One sportsmanship. (Athletes parade)
  • The third series: One royal heart to One faith of the land.
  • The fourth series: One great city One Korat citizen heart.
  • The fifth series: The potential improve Korat to global.
  • The sixth series: The unity to blazing in the land. (lighting the cauldron)
  • The seventh series: One the great of power to the great city[1]

Closing ceremony

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The official closing ceremony was 19 December 2014 at the 80th Birthday Stadium December 5, 2007 in Nakhon Ratchasima. In the closing ceremony were shown 6 series and closing by Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul, Minister of Tourism and Sports.

Provinces participating

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Sports

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Official sports

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Demonstration sports

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Venues

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Aerial view of the 80th Birthday Stadium
  • 80th Birthday Stadium (Main Stadium)
  • Nakhon Ratchasima Municipality Stadium
  • Camp Suranaree Stadium
  • Suranaree University of Technology
  • Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University
  • Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University
  • Vongchavalitkul University
  • Rajsima Wittayalai School
  • Thesaban 4 School
  • Yothinnukun School
  • Aerial and aviation Stadium, Mueang Mai Kokkruat
  • The Mall Nakhonratchasima
  • Klang Plaza Chomsurang
  • Mittraphap Road (Nakhon Ratchasima - Sikhio)
  • North Star Equestrian Centre
  • Mountain Creek Golf Resort and Residences
  • Huaiyang Reservoir
  • Khao Noen Makha
  • Practical Shooting Stadium, Sports Authority of Thailand Region 3

Medal tally

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Suphan Buri led the medal table for the second consecutive time. A total of 77 Provinces won at least one medal, 65 Provinces won at least one gold medal, 11 Provinces won at least one silver medal and 1 Province won at least one bronze medal. The host province, Nakhon Ratchansima, is highlighted.

  *   Host nation (Nakhon Ratchasima)

2014 Thailand National Games medal table
RankProvinceGoldSilverBronzeTotal
1 Suphan Buri1216881270
2 Bangkok87107107301
3 Nakhon Ratchasima*633457154
4 Chonburi435146140
5 Nonthaburi38252386
6 Chiang Mai province18253376
7 Samut Sakhon18122252
8 Samut Prakan15132452
9 Surin13101336
10 Saraburi1291031
11 Udon Thani1281535
12 Chumphon1171230
13 Trang9131032
14 Amnat Charoen931123
15 Sisaket8112746
16 Phitsanulok88824
17 Buriram province87823
18 Phatthalung83617
19 Nakhon Si Thammarat7122746
20 Surat Thani7121837
21 Ubon Ratchathani7101633
22 Phuket771024
23 Phetchabun77923
24 Nakhon Pathom671326
25 Prachuap Khiri Khan65617
26 Ratchaburi581023
27 Maha Sarakham57820
28 Satun53412
29 Mae Hong Son52714
30 Khon Kaen4151433
31 Chanthaburi province481628
32 Pathum Thani46818
33 Pattani46515
34 Chiang Rai province45615
35 Phayao45211
36 Sakon Nakhon44311
37 Sukhothai421117
38 Kalasin4149
39 Songkhla351220
40[[File:|23x15px|border |alt=|link=]] Lamphun35614
41 Rayong331824
42 Ranong3238
43 Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya3047
44 Samut Songkhram3003
45 Trat26614
46 Kanchanaburi25613
47 Yala24814
48 Lopburi23510
49 Phang Nga2349
50 Chachoengsao221115
51 Phichit2259
 Phrae2259
53 Mukdahan2204
54 Roi Et21811
55 Nakhon Sawan110516
56 Krabi16714
57 Chaiyaphum province151016
58 Nakhon Nayok1236
59 Nan1168
 Sa Kaeo1168
61 Narathiwat1135
62 Kamphaeng Phet1113
 Tak1113
64 Nakhon Phanom1045
 Yasothon1045
66 Lampang08311
67 Ang Thong08210
68 Chai Nat province04610
69 Sing Buri0325
70 Nong Bua Lamphu0303
71 Phetchaburi0268
72 Bueng Kan0246
73 Prachinburi0235
74 Uttaradit0134
75 Loei0123
 Nong Khai0123
77 Uthai Thani0011
Totals (77 entries)6536548952,202

References

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Preceded by Thailand National Games
 Nakhon Ratchasima

XLIII Edition (2014)
Succeeded by