Thailand national sport under threat
Muay Thai, the country’s century-old national sport, is being challenged by professional mixed martial arts.
Published On 4 Nov 2013
Professional mixed martial arts, or MMA, is a new sport with a rapidly expanding international fan base. It is attracting more and more boxers due to its higher prize money and challenging Muay Thai, the country’s century-old national sport. However, it is not clear yet if this trending sport is legal.
Al Jazeera’s Scott Heidler reports from Bangkok.
Source: Al Jazeera