CHIANG RAI – Anubarn Wiang Kaen School pulled off a stunning upset to win the third annual Hisense Football Youth Cup Sponsorship 2026. The young underdog team defeated Chiang Rai PAO School in a dramatic penalty shootout.
The highly anticipated final match took place at the prestigious Singha Chiang Rai Stadium. Both youth teams fought hard throughout the regular game time, but neither side could score a goal. After a tense 0-0 draw, Anubarn Wiang Kaen won the penalty shootout 1-0 to claim the trophy.
Key Takeaways
- Historic Victory: Anubarn Wiang Kaen School won the tournament by beating Chiang Rai PAO School 1-0 on penalties after a 0-0 draw.
- Major Prizes: The winning team received a 30,000 Baht cash prize along with audiovisual equipment worth over 120,000 Baht.
- Regional Expansion: This tournament marks the first time Hisense has expanded its youth football program to regional provinces in Thailand, starting in Chiang Rai.
- Total Prize Pool: The entire youth tournament offered total rewards worth more than 200,000 Baht to support young Thai athletes.
Massive Rewards for Youth Stars
According to the official match report by Thairath, the champions took home substantial prizes. Along with the official trophy, they earned 30,000 Baht in prize money. The school also received advanced electronic media equipment valued at more than 120,000 Baht.
Meanwhile, the runners-up from Chiang Rai PAO School received a 20,000 Baht scholarship. In the third-place playoff, Anubarn Maesai School beat Municipal 2 Ban Mai School 1-0. Anubarn Maesai took home a 10,000 Baht prize, while Municipal 2 earned 7,000 Baht.
The tournament also celebrated outstanding individual talent among the young athletes. Wongsakorn Saema from Anubarn Wiang Kaen won the Most Valuable Player award. His teammate, Thanadon Boontan, won the Best Goalkeeper award for his amazing performance during the penalties.
Additionally, Tassanai Kaewthep from Chiang Rai PAO School won the Top Scorer award. Each award winner received a 4,000 Baht scholarship and an official plaque. The Chiang Rai PAO School also won a 5,000 Baht prize for having the best cheering squad.
Supporting the Future of Thai Football
Miss Clara Chang, the President of Hisense ASEAN, attended the closing ceremony to hand out the trophies. She stated that sports are a powerful tool for youth development. The company hopes this stage helps young talent grow into high-quality citizens and professional players.
Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Piyarat Tiyaphairat, also joined the event to praise the initiative. He noted that the tournament gives local kids a wonderful chance to chase their athletic dreams. Hisense plans to expand this regional tournament to more provinces across Thailand in the coming years.
