2019 – First National Championship: Muay Thai Finds a Home

After years of international appearances and community-level efforts, 2019 marked a historic turning point for Muay Thai in Bangladesh. For the first time ever, the country hosted its own official national championship, held at the iconic Mohammad Ali Stadium in Dhaka.

This wasn’t just a sporting event—it was a powerful signal that Muay Thai had firmly arrived on home soil.

A National Milestone

The 1st Bangladesh Muay Thai Championship brought together fighters from across the country—students, trainers, and clubs that had been preparing for this moment since the early grassroots days. Organized with professionalism and national pride, the event featured competitive bouts, certified referees, and public attendance that demonstrated the growing enthusiasm for the sport.

It was the first large-scale platform where local talent could compete, be recognized, and inspire others without needing to go abroad. For the athletes, it was a moment of validation. For the coaches, it was a dream realized. And for the Muay Thai community, it was a long-awaited celebration.

Why This Event Mattered

Until this point, Bangladesh’s Muay Thai story had largely been written overseas—through international tournaments and training exchanges. But this championship shifted the narrative inward, showing that the country could not only send athletes abroad, but also create its own stage for excellence.

The event also helped raise public awareness and media attention, opening doors for future sponsorships, government recognition, and grassroots development. It showed that Muay Thai in Bangladesh was no longer just an imported sport—it was becoming a national movement.

This championship laid the foundation for a new era, one where Bangladeshi fighters could dream bigger, train harder, and perform proudly at home.