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Myanmar Traditional Lethwei Federation
SportLethwei
JurisdictionMinistry of Health and Sports of Myanmar
AbbreviationMTLF
Founded1995 (1995)
HeadquartersThuwunna Stadium
LocationYangon, Myanmar
PresidentU Thein Aung
ChairmanU Sai Zaw Zaw[1]
Vice president(s)Ne Win
Official website
www.mtbfederation.com
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The Myanmar Traditional Lethwei Federation (MTLF) (Template:Lang-my) is the highest governing body of Lethwei and oversees all Lethwei competitions around the world.[2][3]

History

The Myanmar Traditional Lethwei Federation or MTLF is a branch of the Myanmar's Ministry of Health and Sports.[4][5] The federation was initially founded in 1995 as the Myanmar Traditional Boxing Federation,[6] since Lethwei is translated to Boxing in Burmese language.[1] In 2019, the federation adapted its name to the MTLF - Myanmar Traditional Lethwei Federation, reflecting a more modern approach to the world.

Competitions and organizations sanctioned by the MTLF

Lethwei in Japan

In 2016, the MTLF granted a ‘’Grade-A’’ promoter licence from the International Lethwei Federation Japan[7] allowing them to organize traditional Lethwei events in Japan.[8][9][10]

Sponsorships

Since 1990's, MTLF has been the sponsor of Thein Pyu Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar and holds an office space in the premise.[11]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Ye Yint Htay (6 July 2015). "Life is tough for Myanmar's traditional boxing pros". Mizzima.
  2. ^ Cynthia Choo (1 November 2015). "Lethwei boxing wins fans worldwide". Asia One.
  3. ^ "Myanmar traditional boxing competition to be held in Mandalay". Golbal New Light of Myanmar. 10 September 2019.
  4. ^ a b "Tun Tun Min wins Myanmar Lethwei World Championship". Myanmar Daily News. 19 August 2019.
  5. ^ Kyaw Zin Hlaing (30 April 2015). "Slovakia the next stop for Lethwei stars". Myanmar Times.
  6. ^ "4th Myanmar Lethwei World Championship". Myanmar Traditional Radio. 21 August 2019.
  7. ^ "(Japanese) Japan's first MTBF-certified raiding event "Lethwei Grand Prix in Japan 2016" is held at Korakuen Hall". Battle News. 12 September 2016.
  8. ^ "Myanmar-Japan Lethwei fights hosted in Japan". The Global New Light of Myanmar. 2 March 2018.
  9. ^ "後楽園大会出場の外国人戦手が来日＆当日券情報(Japanese)". ILFJ.
  10. ^ "Burmese kick-boxing champ KOs Australian". Burmese DVB. 28 October 2016. Archived from the original on 3 November 2018.
  11. ^ "Sports Clubs & Associations - Myanmar Boxing Federation". Yangon Directory. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
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