Thai sprinter 'Thew Biew' considered for police football squad amid injury concerns

Key summary

The official Facebook page of the Royal Thai Police Football team, 'KGP Football TR V1', has sparked discussion by suggesting that short-distance runner and Asian Games champion 'Thew Biew' (S.T.T. Puripl Boonsan), Thailand's top hope in athletics, might join the Metropolitan Police football squad for the annual National Police Office football tournament featuring matches between different police units. Following his recent appointment to the police rank, reports indicate he may participate as a player. Fans have reacted with mixed responses: some jokingly noted that if Thew Biew plays, no one could outrun him on the field, while others expressed concern over potential injuries, highlighting that football involves high-impact collisions and physical demands distinct from sprinting, raising fears it could affect his future career as a national team runner. The article concludes by stating that it remains to be seen whether the Metropolitan Police will officially sign the speedster.