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Thai Boxing Championship in Phayao: Young talents conquer the ring!
Experience the National Muay Thai Championship in Phayao, Thailand and learn about the fight's rise to national sport status.
Thai Boxing Championship in Phayao: Young talents conquer the ring!
A highlight in Thai boxing recently took place in Phayao, Thailand: the final of the 2025 national championship under the title “Authentic Muaythai”. The exciting competition was held in a temporary boxing arena in the football stadium behind the Phayao city administration. Organized by various institutions, including the Ministry of Tourism and Sports and the World Thai Boxing Federation, the event attracted attention not only to the fighters but also to numerous guests of honor, such as Phayao Governor Ms. Aroapa Lohweera and Mr. Surasak Koetjanthuek, Vice President of the Sports Authority of Thailand. The support was provided by the National Sports Development Fund, which once again underlines the importance of Thai boxing in Thai society. Mgronline reports that the aim of this initiative is to promote the sport from the grassroots to the international level and, above all, to offer new career opportunities to young fighters.
The competition not only strengthens local Thai boxing, but also focuses on the health of children and young people. Sport should be used here as a means of developing the body and mind. A positive measure was the distribution of boxing equipment to local boxing clubs in Phayao.
Achievements and results of the championship
The fighters put in impressive performances and the event produced the following results:
- 115 Pfund: Rungthip S.S. Hamitr (Sakonnakhon) gewinnt gegen Phet Sayam Suratthani
- 112 Pfund: Diesel Lek S.S. Srithong (Nakhon Sawan) gewinnt durch Knockout gegen Phet Si Fa (Mae Hong Son) in Runde 2
- 135 Pfund: Ruenthong S.T. Thaveesap (Khon Kaen) gewinnt gegen Tuanthong Ch. Chang Gym (Lopburi)
- 118 Pfund: Phet Bandung (Yasothon) gewinnt durch Bye gegen Phet Trang Time (Trang)
- 147 Pfund: Saen Phayak Suratthani gewinnt gegen Thahan Ek Kiatti Chatchai (Kamphaeng Phet)
- 126 Pfund: Saeng Phanom (Phitsanulok) gewinnt gegen Tawan Deud (Nakhon Sawan)
Muay Thai has a long and proud history dating back to the 13th century. The art of Muay Thai, also known as “nawa-awa,” encompasses a variety of wrestling techniques and uses the entire body as a weapon. International attention to the sport increased in the 20th century as Thai fighters made a global splash, and there are already moves to include Muay Thai in the Olympics. Wikipedia highlights that UN recognition in 2014 was a significant milestone in the international sports community.
Tradition and modernity in Muay Thai
The roots of Muay Thai reach deep into Thai culture, where it evolved from a martial art to a national sport. Legendary fighters like Nai Khanom Tom, who was celebrated as a national hero in the 18th century, show the spiritual dimension of the sport. Fighters honor traditions through the Wai Kru-Ram Muay, a ritual dance that honors belts and ghostly protectors.
The evolution of the sport in recent decades, including the introduction of modern rules in the 1930s as well as increased international popularity following the advent of MMA and films, has made Muay Thai a unique combination of tradition and contemporary sport. Myworkout emphasizes that hardly any other martial art gets so many people moving around the world and not only promotes fitness, but also promotes the continuous cultivation of respect and harmony.