SA Muay Thai athletes shine at international games

The South African Muay Thai Organisation took a team of six athletes to the international games taking place in Bangkok, last month.

- BUNTU GOTYWA

Team coach and president of the SA Muay Thai Organisation, Kru Nic Radley, said he was proud to see South African athletes competing against the world's best in the home of Thai fighting, supported by his coaching team, which included SA Muay Thai Organisation treasurer and assistant coach Shaheen Price.

"We are beyond proud of our athletes; we had many highs and lows this trip. Not only before the tournament but also after," he said, adding that they were grateful for all the support in Thailand, and from parents to judges and referees "that attended the games to stamp our name in the books even more so".

Mr Radley said Bangkok was a long way from home but for the love of the sport, the team makes it work for the benefit of the country's Muay Thai fighters and despite the many challenges the team faces including that of funding for such a major trip.