ASIA's Sports Industry Awards & Conference, the organisers of the 2017 SPIA Asia, revealed this year's 60 leading Thai sports organisations and brands who made the final shortlist. There are six national categories: Best Sponsorship of Sport, Team or Event in Thailand, Best Amateur Sports Event in Thailand, Best Sports Event Arena, Venue and/or Training Centre in Thailand, Best Sports Youth Development Programme in Thailand, Best Event Organiser in Thailand, and Best Sports Event Supplier in Thailand. Eight additional submissions made the Asia finalists in Best International Sporting Event sanctioned by an International Federation, Best Sports Tourism Destination of the Year, Best Football Organisation of the Year recognised by the AFC, Best Extreme Sports Event of the Year, Best Integrated Marketing Campaign for a Sports Event and Best Sports Event Hospitality Offering. The press conference was presided over by Minister of Tourism and Sports, Mrs Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul.
