The Lethwei Golden Belt Championship 2026 marks 30 years of Myanmar's national Lethwei title. Discover the six divisions, fighters, dates, venue, tournament format, and the return of the two-minute revival rule.
Lethwei legend Shwe War Tun recounts his journey from village festivals and grassroots tournaments to defeating Thaman Kyar and becoming Myanmar champion.
Discover how Takuya Takamori helped build a decade of Myanmar-Japan Lethwei exchanges, connecting fighters and cultures while preserving the heritage of Myanmar's ancient martial art.
Discover how Takuya Takamori helped organize the first Myanmar vs Japan Lethwei fights in Japan, introducing authentic Lethwei to Japanese audiences in 2005.
