Bitget Brings Blockchain4Youth Initiative to LALIGA Youth Tournament in Thailand
BANGKOK, Feb. 09, 2026 — Bitget, recognized as the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has officially launched its involvement in the 2026 LALIGA Youth Tournament (LLYT) at the FA Thailand High Performance Training Center. This strategic partnership underscores Bitget's dedicated commitment to fostering youth engagement and supporting grassroots development initiatives across Southeast Asia.
Regional Partnership and Tournament Scope
As a regional partner of LALIGA, Bitget's support for the tournament is a core component of its broader Blockchain4Youth initiative. This program is specifically designed to focus on education, discipline, and creating long-term opportunities for the next generation. The Thailand leg of the LLYT proved to be a significant event, successfully bringing together an impressive 86 youth teams from eight different countries, including Thailand, China, Japan, and India. This gathering stands as one of the largest cross-border youth football tournaments in the entire Southeast Asian region.
Creating a Positive Community Environment
Bitget's involvement extended far beyond simple sponsorship. The company centered its efforts on creating a positive, community-first environment for all players and their families. To ensure seamless tournament operations, the Bitget team worked closely with local organizers, established a special booth on the premises, and provided refreshments to participants and parents. The primary priorities remained clear: encouraging participation, promoting sportsmanship, and providing young athletes with a professional environment in which to train and compete.
Executive Perspectives on Youth Development
"Football teaches values that stay with you for life," stated Ignacio Aguirre Franco, Chief Marketing Officer at Bitget. "Supporting youth tournaments like this is fundamentally about helping young players build confidence, discipline, and a sense of possibility from an early age."
The competition serves as a tangible component of Bitget's long-term Blockchain4Youth program, which aims to assist youth through exposure, education, and access. While the program covers digital literacy and emerging technologies, its on-the-ground activations at events like the LLYT highlight real-world values such as teamwork, consistency, and personal growth—principles that are shared by both the world of sport and the technology sector.
Thailand's Role and Shared Vision
Thailand continues to play a significant role as a regional hub for international exchange and talent development within LALIGA's broader youth strategy across Asia. Through collaborations like this tournament, Bitget actively supports community-building projects that promote learning and development outside traditional classroom settings.
"LALIGA and Bitget share a deep dedication to excellence and community," said Iván Codina, LALIGA's Executive Director for Southeast Asia. "This tournament provides a professional pathway for youth players to test their skills against international peers, all supported by Bitget's innovative and forward-thinking vision."
Expanding Impact Beyond Traditional Markets
Bitget continues to expand its Universal Exchange vision beyond mere markets and financial products. By supporting grassroots football alongside its international education initiatives, the company emphasizes creating long-term impact through focused youth development, inclusion, and active community involvement. This holistic approach aligns with Bitget's broader mission to drive positive change and foster the next generation of leaders and innovators.
