Movement of the activity to bring the sport of “Muay Thai” to show the virtual competition during the 2024 Olympic Games “Paris 2024” in Paris, France, between July 30 – August 8, 2024 under the push of the International Federation of Muay Thai Associations (IFMA) led by Dr. Sakchai Tapsuwan, President of the International Federation of Muay Thai Associations (IFMA), Stephan Fox, Secretary-General of IFMA, joining forces with the French National Olympic Committee and “Buakaw Banchamek”, Lieutenant Sombat Banchamek, a 42-year-old world-famous Muay Thai boxer from Samrong Thap District, Surin Province. In addition to the virtual Muay Thai show competition, the said activity also promotes Muay Thai, the performance of Muay Thai drums, and the Wai Khru ceremony according to the correct Muay Thai art and culture for athletes and officials from various countries to be aware of the art of Muay Thai originating from Thailand, which is considered an important step to fulfill the dream of Thai people to push for the s
port of “Muay Thai” to be included in the Summer Olympic Games in the future.
Source: Thai News Agency
