M-150 to empower and support Thai football by kicking-off the “M-150 Cup 2017” Tournament

OsotspaCo., Ltd.,led by M-150under the concept “M-150 empowers and supports Thai football”and the Football Association of Thailand (FAT),held a press conference to announcethe “M-150 Cup 2017” international football tournament, which will be hosted by Thailand. The event, featuring six teams including host Thailand, plus Japan, Uzbekistan, North Korea, Vietnam, and Myanmar, will take place from December 9 to 15, 2017, in Buriram province.

Mrs. Wannipa Bhakdibutr, President of Osotspa Company Limited, saidOsotspa,led by M-150,continues to be a main sponsor to enhance the development of Thai football at three levels – locally, nationally, and internationally – through its concept of “M-150 empowers and supports Thai football.”M-150 has become a title sponsor for the Thai League 2 M-150 Championship; a co-sponsor for Thai Leagues 1 and 3; a co-sponsor for the Thailand National Football Team; and is currently a regional sponsor for the M-150 Cup, which will be held for the first time at the I-Mobile Stadium in Buriram from December 9 to 15, 2017. The objective for the event is to improve the performance and efficiency of the football players on the six participating teams while giving them a chance to experience an international competition to prepare them for even bigger matches in the future. The event will no doubt delight football fans at the end of the year.

“Furthermore, this tournament will develop the skills and improve the performance of the next generation of Thai football players who provide a new hope for Thai football. To compete against these leading football teams from different countries in Asia, including Japan, Uzbekistan, and North Korea, will give Thai players a chance to experience an international competition and prepare for the 2022 World Cup. Meanwhile, M-150 is committed to being a driving force and providing continuous support to all football players and their teams to boost their performance, overcome challenges, and achieve their goals. Additionally, M-150 is pleased to announce that all games will be broadcast on True Visions True Sport HD2 channel 667. Viewers can also tune in to True4U channel 24 which will show the matches of the Thai national team. We encourage all Thais to show their support for our team in the hope they win the ‘M-150 Cup 2017’ tournament, which will provide a wonderful New Year’s present for everyone,” said Mrs. Wannipa.

Pol. Gen. Somyot Poompanmoung, President of the Football Association of Thailand (FAT), said, “The first ‘M-150 Cup 2017’ tournament will be the last competitive event in which the Thai National Football Team will play against other teams before the end of 2017. As hosts, the Football Association of Thailand invited another five teams including Japan, Uzbekistan, DPR Korea, Vietnam, and Myanmar to compete against Thailand’s national team. Together, we are Asia’s leading football teams with strong players and admirable techniques.

“This tournament will help prepare our young national squad, also known as the new ‘Chang-Suek,’ as they recently won the championship at the 29th SEA Games 2017, becoming a real hope for success on the global stage. Personally, I’m very confident seeing this team perform better and better under the management of new head coachZoran Jankovic and assistant coach Worawut Srimakha. They joined together to lead the team in the ‘M-150 Cup 2017’ tournament, before going on to compete against other teams at the Asia Championships Cup that will take place at the beginning of 2018 in China,” said Pol. Gen. Somyot.

Tickets for the M-150 Cup 2017 tournament are now available at 7-Eleven stores nationwide and can also be purchased at the box office in front of I-Mobile Stadium on game days from December 9 to 15, 2017. The ticket price is 100 baht for two matches. M-150 is offering a special promotion for buyers of M-150 and M-150 Storm Energy Drinks, who can exchange their 7-Eleven receipt for the drinks for a ticket at a reduced price of only 25 baht.

M-150 will also kick off a free “M-150 Power Concert” with a power line-up of Thai rock bands including Potato, Bankk Cash, Retrospect, and SDF, to entertain football fans following the final match of the tournament on December 15, 2017. Additionally, the “M-150 Festival” will be held in front of the I-Mobile Stadium to entertain fans with activities before the final match begins, and will include a variety of booths from the football team’s sponsors and food and beverage companies. Fans can also enjoy playing fun-filled games to win several prizes from M-150 at the “M-150 Zone.” Among the special prizes are the limited-edition “M-150 x Chang-Suek” polo shirt by Warrix and autographed souvenirs from Thailand’s national football players. More valuable prizes will be given away at the event through a lucky draw. Get ready to be entertained and to have some fun with M-150 at the “M-150 Cup 2017” tournament!

Result of the draw ceremony of the M-150 Cup 2017

Group A

A1 Thailand
A2 Japan
A3 DPR Korea

Group B

B1 Vietnam
B2 Myanmar
B3 Uzbekistan

M-150 to empower and support Thai football by kicking-off the “M-150 Cup 2017” Tournament

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