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Muay Thai Culture News 8/23/24
Muay Thai Olympic news, One championship, and more!
Aaron Veverka
August 24, 2024
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Muay Thai Culture News 8/23/24
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Muaythai's Olympic showcase at Paris 2024
The world's best Muaythai athletes performed at Club France from 5-6 August during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.For the first time in Olympic history, this martial art established a presence, bridging centuries of tradition with the Olympic spirit in a spectacle that captivated over 100,000 spectators.
Օver 40 Muay Boran performers, athletes from 24 nations, Pi Muay musicians, and muaythai Masters converged to showcase the sport's rich tapestry of traditions and techniques. The electrifying bouts, alongside the World Muaythai Demonstration Team, showcased not only the technical brilliance of the sport but also its rich cultural heritage.
Alongside the amazing bouts in the centre ring, were the demonstrations and seminars held in the Baan Muay, House of Muaythai, nestled in the heart of Paris at the Teddy Riner Arena.
Thai superstar Buakaw Banchamek, a living legend in the muaythai world, spearheaded the seminar with electrifying demonstrations.
"Seeing muaythai at the Olympics was a career pinnacle. Bringing our art to such a prestigious stage was incredible. If muaythai becomes an official Olympic sport, it will be a tremendous honour for practitioners worldwide," said Buakaw.
Alongside Buakaw, French athlete Jimmy Vienot represented the host nation embodying the sport's global appeal. Their performances, complemented by the World muaythai Demonstration Team's displays of Wai Kru and Mai Muay.. The team, composed of gold medal winners from the Wai Kru and Mai Muay Championships, captivated audiences with their graceful movements, highlighting muaythai as both a martial art and a cultural treasure.
IFMA President. Sakchye Tapsuwan said that it was the culmination of years of dedication from the whole muaythai family.
“From the streets of Bangkok to the dojos of Paris, every practitioner played a part in bringing our beloved sport to this Olympic stage," said Tapsuwan.
Sukma XXI: Sarawak muaythai coach unfazed by claims of bias, points out Thai judges appointed by national association
BINTULU (Aug 20): Controversial claims of biased judging on social media about the success of Sarawak’s muaythai athletes has not affected coach Roslan Johani.
He brushed aside claims by netizens of questionable judges’ decisions and the scoring system.
He also pointed out that the Malaysian Muaythai Association had appointed external judges from Thailand.
“What I can say is that some people do not understand how scoring works,” he said.
He clarified that points are awarded based on power, accuracy, and clear impact on the opponent without any blocking.
“If there’s any question of bias, I believe there is no such thing. We have 14 combat athletes, and only five made it to the finals.
“If the judges were biased towards the host, they would have ensured all athletes reached the finals,” he said.
Roslan said he is confident in the judges, noting that their expertise in the scoring system stems from being an international panel.
Five of Sarawak’s finest muaythai combat fighters will step into the ring for the finals today starting at 2pm.
Yesterday Sarawak won two gold medals in the waikru men’s solo and mai muay men’s duo events as well as two silver medals in the waikru women’s solo and female mai muay duo.
ACDM: Sarawak muaythai team’s success due to effort, dedication
Sukma 2024: Sarawak Muay Thai team bags two gold, 2 silver and one bronze!
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Sukma XXI: Sarawak crowned overall champion for muaythai, team exceeds expectations with five gold medals
BINTULU (Aug 21): The Sarawak muaythai contingent has exceeded expectations at the 21st Malaysia Games (Sukma XXI) with an impressive five gold medals, far surpassing the initial two-gold target.
The five gold medallists were Mifdal Wafiy Ayatullah, Mohamad Azrell Saifullah Abdullah, Maurien Hii Sie Lin, Muhammad Mikail Ghazali Zulfikar (Miki), and Texas Jeremy Lo.
“We congratulate the muaythai athletes for their outstanding performance,” Sukma XXI chef de mission Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu told the media on the sidelines of the muaythai combat final at Naim Bintulu Paragon Street Mall yesterday.
He praised the dedication and hard work of the muaythai team, expressing gratitude for their efforts.
“Being crowned the overall champion in muaythai is a significant milestone for Sarawak,” he said.
Gerald also thanked the Sarawak Muaythai Association for successfully organising the event for Sukma.
“We can see many muaythai clubs evolving, which provides us with a broader pool of talent for Sarawak.
“I believe that our performance is at a higher standard, and we hope to see even more improvement, especially in the women’s category, to elevate the quality of our muaythai competitions,” he said.
He pointed out the growth of muaythai in Sarawak, with clubs now present in almost every town.
“I am very positive about the future of muaythai sport in Sarawak,” he said.
Sukma 2024: Miki follows big brother Jojo’s footsteps, wins gold in Muay Thai for Sarawak!
Achieve Strength and Fat Loss with Muay Thai HIIT
A little look into the live Muay Thaibata class!
"Modern day Muay Thai legend" - Fans give Jonathan Haggerty his due praise ahead of Denver super fight against
Superlek
“Balancing the Three Hats” – Seksan Breaks Down Roles He Plays After Opening His Gym
Muay Thai veteran Seksan Or. Kwanmuang is still proving himself in competition on the global stage of the ONE Championship, but he is planning for the future while doing so. On U.S. primetime on Friday, September 6, “The Man Who Yields To No One” will look to add to his legend in the Circle when he takes on British superstar Liam “Hitman” Harrison in a catchweight Muay Thai bout inside Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado, at ONE 168: Denver.
Seksan arrived in ONE at the very first edition of ONE Friday Fights in January last year and quickly established himself as one of the most electrifying talents in the weekly martial arts showcase by collecting eight straight wins and some well-deserved performance bonuses.
Muay Thai Premier League? Thaksin unveils Thai soft power vision
Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra said on Thursday that the government led by his daughter, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, will turn soft power into a cornerstone of the Thai economy with initiatives like a “Premier League” of Muay Thai.
“This government will get serious on soft power,” he said at the “Vision For Thailand” event organised by Nation Group at Bangkok’s Siam Paragon on Thursday.
Paetongtarn’s government will promote Thai soft powers in food, sports, festivals, music, books, films, games, arts, design and fashion, he added.
Thai boxing ‘Premier League’
Thaksin said an ecosystem should be built for Muay Thai, modelled on the English Premier League (EPL) and featuring a league system, trophies and professional wages for athletes.
He suggested a federation should be established to supervise Muay Thai competitions, similar to FIFA.
“I have asked former FIFA Council member Worawi Makudi to work on Muay Thai, setting up rules for competition, wages and a league system similar to the EPL,” he said.
The ecosystem should be easy to create since there are Muay Thai gyms worldwide, he added.
He Went Flying ✈️ Samingdam vs. Javad Bigdeli | Muay Thai Full Fight
In the lead-up to Thai striking ace Samingdam’s return to action at ONE Friday Fights 76 on August 23, relive his explosive performance against Iranian warrior Javad Bigdeli at ONE Friday Fights 12 in 2023!
“This is already such a huge chance for me” - Seksan wants to stay at bantamweight in ONE Championship Muay Thai
Jake Peacock Scheduled to Face Shinjo Suzuki at ONE 169 in Atlanta
Limb-different athlete Jake Peacock’s ONE Championship debut in April was an inspirational tale, but not one that was ready for a conclusion. The ongoing story will unfold at ONE 169: Atlanta on Friday, Nov. 8.
Peacock will test his mettle again against Shinjo Suzuki in a bantamweight Muay Thai contest inside the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.
In his promotional debut, Peacock bested Japan’s Kohei Shinjo at ONE Friday Fights 58. The Road to ONE winner proved he belonged among the world’s best strikers with a three-round victory.
Jake Peacock Scheduled to Face Shinjo Suzuki at ONE 169 in Atlanta (combatpress.com)
“We’re doing things differently” - Thai superstar Rodtang Jitmuangnon goes scientific in his training camp ahead of ONE 169
"There was plenty to learn" - Johan Ghazali says recent setback only made him hungrier to reach full potential
"We're little annoying kids" - BJJ genius Mikey Musumeci beautifully sums up his unlikely friendship with Muay Thai star Rodtang
Puengluang Ekes Out Win In Tight Battle With Samingdam, Kaimookkhao Kicks Off Streak At ONE Friday Fights 76
ONE Friday Fights 76 gave the fans everything they wanted when it went down inside Bangkok, Thailand’s legendary Lumpinee Boxing Stadium on Friday, August 23.
The latest edition of the weekly martial arts showcase treated onlookers to 12 bouts of intense action across Muay Thai, MMA, and submission grappling, and each one delivered edge-of-your-seat thrills.
In case you missed any of the action, here’s everything that happened inside the “Mecca of Muay Thai” live in Asia primetime.
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