ABAC Today, August - September 1999

Gold, silver and bronze medallists of Southeast Asia Games 1999 ablaze in glory. Ms. Chonlathon, winner of 3 golds is third

General Yuthasak Sasiprasha, Prsident of the Swimming Association of Thailand accepting a souvenir from Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Bancha Saenghiran.

Sports heroes/heronies of A.U. with senior administrators, executives, parents and guest of honour Gen. Yuthasak Sasiprapha in the centre.

At a special ceremony orgainsed at Salle De Expo on August 26, 1999 for students who won gold, silver and bronze medals at the XXth Southeast Asia Games recently held at Brunei the following medallists were acclaimed and honoured.

Ms. Chonlathon Vorathamrong - 3 Golds in Swimming.
Mr. Dulyarit Phuangthong - Silver in Swimming
Ms. Sivaporn Meyer - Silver in Teakwando.
Ms. Duangruthai Thammaphanya - Bronze in Swimming.

The President of Swimming Association of Thailand, General Yuthasak Sasipraspa was specially invited to participate and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Bancha Saenghiran presided over the meeting assisted by Vice Presidents Dr. Visith Srivichairatana, Dr. Chavalit Meenuch and others. We hope that all staff, faculty members and the entire student body will join us in applauding the heroes who brought fame and honour to Assumption University and Thailand.

Young Chonlathon is reputed to be the best women's backstroker in Southeast Asia and we are certain she will continue to shine and her name will be enshrined in our Hall of Fame. Depending upon domicile each gold medal translates into the following cash prized.

Brunei
Singapore
Malaysia
Vietnam
Philippine
Thailand
Or

U.S.$
U.S.$
U.S.$
U.S.$
U.S.$
U.S.$
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23,670
5,900
1,315
2,000
2,000
1,351
50,000

So the incentives are there and as you will observe from the above table a sportsman from Brunei is assured of a small fortune in addition to the fame and glory involved in winning a gold medal.