500,000 baht raised for local charities
The Riviera Group, along with their suppliers and contractors traded work clothes for athletic gear for a day as the property developer hosted its fourth-annual Sports Day.
Pattaya Deputy Mayor Ronakit Ekasingh and Riviera founders Winston and Sukanya Gale opened the Nov. 16 event at Regents International School with Principal Sarah Osborne-James.
The day started with a grand opening ceremony for the 300 athletes and cheerleaders. Then the games commenced with a three-kilometer long-distance run for men, women and kids.
The sports day kicked off with the grueling 3000 metres marathon. It was an exciting race with some runners dropping out after a few laps. The 3 top winners in the men’s division were, 1. Suwan Team 2. Riviera Group and 3. Somchai Team. In the women’s category the Riviera Group grabbed the Gold medal, followed by Strong Agents Team, Silver medal followed by Boonteung Team, Bronze medal.
The Junior race saw a throng of young runners compete which was won by PB Ceiling, followed by young runners from the Riviera Group team.
Other sports during the day included tug of war, a “centipede walk”, takraw, volleyball and track. Men’s and women’s 100-meter races were held along with a 4 x 100-meter relay.
The day concluded with a football match between the Regents and Riviera teams. Riviera – which lost to the school last year – rebounded, winning 5-2 and capturing the 5,000 baht prize.
The Gales handed out the trophies and medals at the closing ceremony and conducted a lucky draw for charity. The 200-baht raffle tickets gave entrants the chance to win gold and jewelry with the proceeds going to Ban Kru Boonchu Foundation, (150,000 baht) Banglamung Hospital’s equipment fund (200,000) and Riviera’s own fund (150,000 baht) to help children stricken by cancer.
Sports done, everyone then joined together for a lavish party and dancing to a live band.
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Results 3000 meters Run (Male) Chang Suwan – gold medal, Riviera Group – silver medal, Chang Somchai – bronze medal. 3000 meters Run (Female) Riviera Group – gold medal, Strong Agent – silver medal, Chang Boonteng – bronze medal. Junior Run 1st: P&B, 2nd: Riviera Group, 3rd: Riviera Group. Takraw (Male) 1st: Chang Witoon, 2nd: Chang Somchai. Volleyball (Female) Strong Agent – winner, Riviera Group – 1st runner-up. Individual Run (Male) Electricians – gold medal, P&B – silver medal, Chang Boonteng – bronze medal. Individual Run (Female) Strong Agent – gold medal, Riviera Group – silver medal, P&B – bronze medal. Relay race (Male) 4×100, Chang Suwan – gold medal, Thanasit – silver medal, Chang Witoon – bronze medal. Relay race (Female) 4×100, Riviera Group – gold medal, Peterson – silver medal, WSP – bronze medal. Tug of war: Riviera Group. Centipede Walk: Chang Sutee. Break and Run: WSP. Young man and lady with nice figure (Male): P&B. Young man and lady with nice figure (Female): Chang Suwan. |
