Somrak Khamsing - Muaythai Ambassador of 2013 World Combat Games

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Lausanne, 26 September 2013 - Somrak needs no introduction to the fighting world: renowned Muaythai practitioner; Olympic gold medallist; movie star; and TV presenter. He began his Muaythai training at the age of 7, and throughout his fighting career has won multiple Muaythai championships. He is now rightfully regarded as one of the greatest Muaythai fighters of all time.

Somrak was the first Thai national to win a gold medal during 1996 Summer Olympic Games, where he competed as an amateur boxer in the featherweight category. He further represented Thailand in 1998 in the Asian Games, and in 2000 and 2004 Summer Olympics. His outstanding personality and martial arts skills gave a boost to his film career: he has appeared in a number of films, including Jet Li's Fearless (2006). In the same year he made his debut as a singer. Somrak, as a true fighter and Muaythai martial artist, is a perfect fit for the sport ambassador for the 2013 World Combat Games.

About World Combat Games World Combat Games take place from 18-26 October 2013 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. SportAccord World Combat Games is an international sporting event which promotes values of self-control, determination and technical mastery. The Martial Arts and Combat Sports integrate elements of culture, wisdom, friendship to create an elite sports competition - the Art of Combat. The Games will feature the world’s top athletes of 15 Martial Arts and Combat Sports; Aikido, Boxing, Fencing, Judo, Jujitsu, Karate, Kendo, Kickboxing, Muaythai, Sambo, Savate, Sumo, Taekwondo, Wrestling, Wushu. Additionally, the Combat Games will feature a Cultural Programme reflecting the ancient traditions of martial arts as well as the social and cultural values of the 15 sports and the event as a whole.

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