5 reasons why Muay Thai should be in the Olympics

2. Excitement

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With its combination of fists, elbows, knees, clinching techniques and kicks, as well as strategy and high pace, Muay Thai is an entertaining sport for casual sports fans who are not yet familiar with martial arts.

Swedish fighter Vanessa Romanowski really hit the nail on the head when she explained the beauty of martial arts in a recent interview with Frontkick:

“I think everyone can enjoy combat sports. You don’t have to know the rules. The one who takes the biggest beating loses. That’s it,” Romanowski said.