Can Bulgaria Dominate in Muay Thai?
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- 01 Nov 2022
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The sport of Muay Thai, also known as Thai boxing, is a fierce combat sport where the fighters use a variety of body parts to try and beat their opponent. While it originated in Thailand and is largely carried out there, we’ve seen some signs that Bulgarian fighters could begin to dominate this sport in the future.
What Is Muay Thai?
Muay Thai is known as the art of eight limbs because of the way that fighters can use any part of their limbs to strike blows at their rival. The discipline is thought to date back to at least the 16th century when it was established as a martial art to be carried out by the King’s soldiers. Designed for use in war and also as a sport, Muay Thai soon became hugely popular in festivals and by the 19th century was firmly established as a leading sport in Thailand.
The 20th century saw rules written down and new venues established. By the 1980s, it was at its peak in terms of popularity and the advertising revenue it attracted. In recent years, the name has been officially changed to Muay Thai, but you’ll still see it called by various names.
Gambling has traditionally been a big part of the sport, which perhaps helps explain why its current high-profile fits into the current trend for online sports betting. Read More...
