Omar Razzini: Tetouan
The Al-Rummana indoor hall in Tetouan hosted, on Sunday, November 30th, the first free regional training for Burmese boxing (Lethwei), organized by the Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region association and under the supervision of the National Committee for Burmese Boxing Lethwei and Similar Sports.
This unprecedented sporting event witnessed a remarkable turnout, exceeding all expectations, with the participation of more than 500 practitioners of different ages, coming from the cities of Tetouan, Martil, M'diq, Fnideq, Tangier, Chefchaouen and Larache. In a statement, Dr. Ghiladni Ismail, president of the Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima Regional Association for Burmese Boxing Lethwei, expressed his pride in organizing the first regional training in the history of this sport in the region, describing the occasion as "a real launch for the Lethwei sport" at both the regional and national levels. He stressed that this event is the result of joint efforts between practitioners, frameworks and trainers who believe in the region's ability to become a prominent face of this sporting category. The speaker added that the main goal is to establish a solid base of practitioners and build a regional and national project that makes Lethwei a leading sport at the national and international levels. He also extended special thanks to the local authorities for their continuous support and contribution to the success of this special sports day.
