Muay Thai, or Thai boxing, has gained wider recognition internationally with the Europeon Olympic Committee’s decision to include it as a competitive sport at the European Games in Poland from June 21-July 2, acting government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri said.
The spokesman said Muay Thai is one of the fastest growing sports in the world in terms of athletes and audience.
Muay Thai will be fought in seven weight divisions, both men’s and women’s, at the European Games 2023.
Before each bout the boxers will perform the…