2003 FIVB 8th Boys’ U19 World Championship

SUPHAN BURI, THAILAND
5th - 13th July 2003

Suphan Buri will serve up a unique atmosphere of culture and tradition as the venue for the 8th FIVB Boys' U-19 World Volleyball Championships in 2003. The inspiring surroundings and immense history of the region will make for a learning experience both on and off the court for the players. Founded in the late 9th century there has been recent evidence of ancient settlements dating back 3,800 years.  And due to the great effort and contribution of the 21st Prime Minister of Thailand and patron of the FIVB 8th Boys U-19 World Volleyball Championship Mr.Banharn Silpa-archa, Suphan Buri has still maintained the real Thai tradition and culture while still progressing to become one of the most modern cities in Thailand. It is a testament to Suphan Buri's popularity that it is also hosting the 2003 FIVB 12th Women's U-20 World Championship in September. Only 90 minutes from Bangkok International Airport, Suphan Buri's prosperity, with excellent roads and good restaurants, provides a clean-air feel about it, making for a very popular venue for the youth of volleyball to display their wares.