Muay thai – Thai boxing – is known as the “art of eight limbs” as it is characterized by the combined use of fists, elbows, knees, and shins
Enewstime Desk
Agartala, December 21, 2019: Narma Debbarma of Tripura excelled in Asian Muay thai Championship and won silver medal. The Championship was held at Abu Dhabi. The Gold medal went to Iran. Sources said, Narma was pitched against her opponent from Iran in the final in which Narma was defeated and had to content with silver medal. However, state sports lovers are jubilant at Narma’s success at Asian level competition.
What is Muay thai?
According to Wikipedia, Muay thai is literally Thai Boxing – a combat sport of Thailand. This style of boxing uses stand-up striking along with various clinching techniques. This discipline is known as the “art of eight limbs” as it is characterized by the combined use of fists, elbows, knees, and shins. The game became widespread internationally in late 20th and 21st century.