Death of Young Thai Kickboxer Brings Focus on Dangers

Death of Young Thai Kickboxer Brings Focus on Dangers
Thai kickboxer Chaichana Saengngern, 10, practices kicks at a training camp in Bangkok, Thailand, on Nov. 14, 2018. Sakchai Lalit/AP
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BANGKOK—The sight of two preteen boys pummeling each other with fists, elbows, knees, and feet as a boisterous crowd shouts wagers at each other is considered good, clean sport in Thailand.

However, the death earlier this month of a 13-year-old Muay Thai contender may push forward changes to protect other youngsters in Thai kickboxing.