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K i d s Dru g F ree Thaila n d WBO Asia Pacific Vice President Leon Panoncillo, Sawaeng Thaweekoon, Manoonchai Thabjareon, Chiangyuenpittayakom school director, and Somchay Sripiew, Chairman referee representative for Thailand MuayThai Association of Thailand worked together during the International Sports of MuayThai of Thailand 29th National Youth Games “Mahasarakham games 2013”. Schools from provinces of Udon Thani, Hongkrai, Sakonnakorn, Royet, Loei, Mukdahan, Mahasarakam, Buenggran, Nakornpankom, KhonKaen, Kalasin and Bangkok Schools ages 15 - 18 years old, 150 males and 95 females) along with their parents and his / her coach plus 200 people were in attendance. The competition allowed the winner to earn an Educational Scholarship sponsored by the World Boxing Organization. The youth received a chat on the importance of staying focused, off the streets and away from drugs. Participants also received, cash prizes, school supplies and goody bags, educational materials, drug free t-shirts, first, second and third prize trophy’s and meals during the two week competition. WBO 26 Years • 61