Committee headquarters in Bangkok Thailand. Air Marshall Chanin Chandrubeksa, President of Thai Cycling Association, and the entire Executive Committee of Thai Cycling Association committed to fully fund and support Amanda's BMX world wide participation through the 2016 Olympics.
On January 1, 2013, Amanda Carr will receive membership in the Thai Cycling Association. Amanda stated "I am grateful and honored that Thai Cycling Association will permit me to participate in this unique BMX opportunity." Carr has committed to Thai Cycling Association to apply for a nationality designation change with the Union of Cyclist International (UCI) the international cycling governing body. Thai Cycling Association officials stated "We could not be more pleased and proud that this outstanding young lady and world caliber female BMX athlete will join the Thai Cycling BMX national team." Amanda is currently anticipated to participate in the 2013 Asian BMX Championships ( Singapore), 2013 South East A
sia Games (Naypyidaw, Myanmar ), 2013 UCI BMX Supercross World Cup series, and 2014 Asian Games ( Inchon, Korea), Amanda stated "Through the gracious and generous support of Thai Cycling Association I will have the incredible opportunity to represent Thailand at BMX race events around the world while pursuing Women Elite BMX qualification position for Thailand in the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro Brazil". Over the next four years, Amanda Carr will compete around the world in all UCI BMX World Cup Supercross races, BMX World Championships and other UCI sanctioned events to earn nation ranking qualification points for Thailand 2016 Olympics Elite women.
Thai Cycling Association has committed to the development of a comprehensive BMX national program. Thai Cycling Association has retained Herve Krebs, an internationally renowned BMX coach, to develop a Thai BMX national team for international competition. The Thai Sport Authority and HE Banhan Silapa-archa, the 21st Prime Minister of Thailand, committed to build a BMX Supercross Track at the state of the art Thai Olympic Training facility in Mauk Lek, Thailand. Amanda will be part of the Supercross track design /build and live and train at the facility.
The UCI international competition rules are structured to promote the development of UCI sanctioned cycling events, athletes and national federations throughout the world. Amanda added " I am inspired and excited at the global opportunity and to participate in the development of BMX in Thailand and throughout Asia." Amanda will continue her pursuit of a 2016 Olympic berth with Corsa Racewear and Supercross BMX.
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