Hungarian Muay Thai Association managers and professionals welcomed Agsa Sandorvi and Norbert Speth, bronze medalists of the 11th World Games in Birmingham, USA, to an informal meeting.
| Bronze medalists Ajsa Sandorvi and Norbert Spieth Muay Thai competitors (Image: MTI) |
“We are not an Olympic sport, but our competitors have prepared for the World Games with the same amount of work and energy that a Hungarian competitor can participate in for the first time.” highlight Karoly Duduk. The federation president expressed his happiness that muay thai has become a full-fledged Olympic sport since last year, which means that if the host country accepts it, it can participate in the five-ring games. The president also spoke about the fact that the two bronze medal winners now have a chance to make it to the next World Games.
“We are ready to participate in the Olympics, but at the moment we are preparing for the World Games” – He said and then added: The Federation is also ready to organize a world championship, and it will host nearly 900 contestants from 105 countries at the end of September or the beginning of October next year, if the opportunity arises for Hungary.
Ajsa Sandorvi Ten weeks before the World Games kicks off, he finds out that there is a vacancy in the qualifying standings list.
“I seized the opportunity and started preparing. I analyzed the opponents and focused on preparing for them.” – He said, and also revealed: The platform is his goal that he has achieved. However, he wants to win a brighter medal in the upcoming World Games.
Norbert Speth He spent seven months in Thailand to get to know his sport better, which is a national sport there, not a boxing competition.
“A few years ago, I realized that I belong to the global elite. I am happy that my work is paying off” He said.
