Manila:Today, Muay Thai was featured on the world stage at the IMF-World Bank 2026 meeting. The government is aiming to use the sport to revitalize the economy and deliver a global knockout punch.
According to Thai News Agency, the event highlighted the potential of Muay Thai alongside discussions on global inflation and GDP. The sport's combination of "punches, kicks, knees, and elbows" symbolized a strategic effort to boost economic prospects.
The government hopes that by promoting Muay Thai internationally, it can attract economic benefits and enhance global interest in the sport.