Thai Nguyen, June 23 -- The 2025 Asian Muay Thai Championship officially kicked off on June 21 in the northern province of Thai Nguyen, marking the first time Vietnam has hosted this continental sporting event.

Co-organised by the Sports Authority of Vietnam under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and the provincial People's Committee, the championship runs from June 21 to 26.

The opening ceremony was attended by leaders of the Sports Authority of Vietnam and Thai Nguyen province, along with President of the International Federation of Muaythai Associations (IFMA) Sakchye Tapsuwan, IFMA Secretary-General Stephan Fox, and Secretary-General of the Asian Muaythai Federation Tan Chee Long.

This year's tournament has gathered ove...