Opening Muay Thai IFMA Youth World Championships 2024

The opening ceremony of the 2024 IFMA Youth World Championships, which will feature boxers from over 100 countries, will also help promote the government's 'Muay Thai Soft Power' policy and support tourism and stimulate the economy. Colonel Momchao Navaporn Yukol presided over the opening ceremony of the Muay Thai Festival in Honor of His Majesty the King's 72nd Birthday, Muay Thai Youth Amateur World Championship 2024, "IFMA Youth World Championships 2024", between 12-19 September at Siam Paragon Shopping Mall, along with Dr. Sakchai Tapsuwan, President of the International Federation of Muay Thai Associations or IFMA and President of the Amateur Muay Thai Association of Thailand, as well as youth Muay Thai athletes from over 100 countries, approximately 2,000 people, and 1,500 related persons, totaling approximately 3,500 people. The competition is divided into 5 age groups: 8-9 years old, 10-11 years old, 12-13 years old, 14-15 years old and 16-17 years old for both male and female categories. There are competitions in Muay Thai, Thai boxing and Wai Khru. The atmosphere is lively and grand. There is a procession of flags and athletes entering the field. And there is a ceremony to invite the royal trophy. His Majesty the King graciously bestowed the trophy for the winning men's team category and Her Majesty the Queen graciously bestowed the trophy for the winning women's team category. Followed by a ceremony to invite the Thai national flag and the competition flag. Dr. Sakchai Tapsuwan, President of the International Federation of Muay Thai Associations, said that this competition will greatly benefit the economy and tourism of Thailand, which will create no less than 500 million baht in circulation in the Thai economic system. It will also help promote the government's "Muay Thai Soft Power" policy to push Muay Thai to a world-class level. This competition will allow youth around the world to truly absorb Muay Thai, making Muay Thai even more popular. Nirascha Tangjiu, a Thai female boxer in the 45 kg wei ght class, 16 years old and a 3-time defending champion, said that she is now ready and hopes to defend her title for another time. She also asked Thai boxing fans to support her through Channel 9 MCOT HD 30, which will broadcast live every day from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m Source: Thai News Agency

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