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Thai farmer teaches Muay Thai to workers in Hong Kong

Muay Thai trainer Thep is giving domestic helpers the chance to train, socialise and shrug off the stresses that have kept many away from their families for more than two years. (South China Morning Post photo)

HONG KONG: Every Sunday for the past six months Wedy Yueng has opened up his gym to Hong Kong’s domestic helpers, giving them a chance to train, socialise and shrug off the stresses that have kept many away from their families for more than two years.

Come Boxing Day, his new pupils will have the opportunity to test their skills in a one-day amateur tournament that is part festive, part fitness, but mostly about fun and offering much-needed community support to Filipino, Indonesian and Nepalese workers.

Sunday’s event will feature around 20 fights, ranging from boxing to Muay Thai…

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