South Canterbury Muay Thai event a successSUPPLIED Steve "Friction" Farrant from Lucky Nine Gym, Timaru at the event on Saturday night. An inaugural Muay Thai event was so successful, organisers are hoping to make it an annual fixture. More than 500 people packed into a sold out Caroline Bay Hall to witness the first Vendetta Muay Thai tournament in Timaru on Saturday. Lucky Nine Gym owner and event organiser Scott Tweedie said there was a very diverse crowd, with many attending their first Muay Thai event. Muay Thai has enjoyed a boost in profile latel, since being recognised by the International Olympic Committee, and is targeting entry to the Olympic Games in 2024.

Source: Stuff December 11, 2017 02:03 UTC