Myanmar traditional boxers return to the ring after end of Covid-19 pandemic issues

Myanmar traditional fighters compete in their lightweight 60kg traditional boxing match at the Theinbyu Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar, June 25, 2022. - Xinhua

YANGON, June 25 (Xinhua): 18-year-old Kyar Thway said he was excited as he would return to the boxing ring after more than two years of hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Kyar Thway, who made his debut as a Myanmar traditional boxer when he was 12 years old, was waiting at Yangon's Theinbyu Stadium on Saturday afternoon for his 63.5-kg weight class match.