After watching and round, I see Muay Thai or Muaythai
Madagascar's centuries-old bareknuckle combat sport "moraingy" is punching above its weight in the capital Antananarivo, as fighters and fans gather to celebrate a martial art once reserved for warriors and rural communities.
The traditional barefoot combat, where fighters wrap their hands in fabric and employ almost any move to defeat opponents, drew enthusiastic crowds recently to a tournament showcasing talent from across the island nation.
"I'm interested to see what's being done, what moraingy will be like in 2025," said fan Seth Rabemanantsoa. "That's where I can see what developments are taking place, because there are young people from the north of Madagascar here. They told me that there's 'moraingy watsa' (fighting without kicking) and their moraingy with kicks."
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Dating back to the 17th century, moraingy originated on Madagascar's west coast as war training and an initiation rite. With no written rulebook and matches ending based on audience reaction, organisers are now working to formalise the sport while preserving its cultural heritage.
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