Suan Sunandha
Hosts "Shao Lek No L Cup 2026"
National Volleyball Finals:
"PARIKA" Triumphs as
Champions
On July 11–12, 2026, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University hosted the 5th station and National Finals of the "Shao Lek No L Cup 2026" Volleyball Tournament. Held at the Health and Sports Center Building, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, Bangkok, the event drew a vibrant atmosphere with sports fans packing the stadium across the two-day competition.
In the final standings, Team PARIKA from Bangkok delivered a dominant performance to claim the national championship title, alongside winning the Best Entertainer Award. Furthermore, Mr. Chatchawan Chanchuen (Nong Games) from Team PARIKA was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player (MVP Award).
The runner-up position went to Team PSNKK CLUB from Bueng Kan Province, followed by Team Velocity Vity Volleyball Club from Khon Kaen Province in third place, and Team Don't Care from Chiang Mai Province in fourth place. Team Velocity Vity Volleyball Club also secured the 1st Runner-up for the Best Entertainer Award.
This tournament gathered top-tier "Shao Lek" (Iron Ladies) volleyball teams from across the nation to showcase their skills, delivering excitement, entertainment, and inspiration to all spectators. The event also highlighted the power of sports in promoting equality, diversity, and social acceptance.
Hosting this
national event underscores Suan Sunandha
Rajabhat University's capability in
managing major sporting tournaments and
driving the creative growth of the Thai
sports industry. The event was held in
collaboration with Thai PBS, the Thai
Health Promotion Foundation
(ThaiHealth), the StopDrink Network
Office (SDN), the Social Power Network
Foundation, and network
partners.
This initiative directly aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
- SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being – Promoting physical exercise, sports participation, and public well-being, while utilizing sports as a powerful tool to foster strong physical and mental health.
- SDG 5: Gender Equality – The "Shao Lek No L Cup" serves as a platform that empowers athletes from diverse gender backgrounds (LGBTQIAN+) to showcase their talents equally, fostering social acceptance, reducing discrimination, and advancing gender equality through sporting activities.
- SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities – Supporting the creation of equal opportunities for everyone to access sports competitions and demonstrate their potential to the fullest, regardless of gender, identity, or social background.
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals – Reflecting the strong collaboration between Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, Thai PBS, the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth), the StopDrink Network Office (SDN), the Social Power Network Foundation, and key network partners in sustainably driving sports, well-being, and an inclusive society.