Saudi Arabia has promised to help push Muay Thai to become an Olympic sport, Thai officials said yesterday.
Prince Fahad Bin Jalawi Al Saud, vice president and secretary general of the Saudi Arabian Olympic Committee, presided over the opening of the National Sports Development Fund (NSDF) headquarters in Bangkok yesterday.
According to NSDF manager Supranee Couptasa, the prince vowed to promote Muay Thai on the international stage to enhance its chances of making its Olympic debut.
“Prince Fahad likes…