The event attracted the participation of 454 male and female athletes from 29 units, promising exciting matches and the discovery of outstanding talents for the city's sports .
The event was honored to have the presence and participation of delegates and distinguished guests from the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture and Sports, the Ho Chi Minh City Sports Training and Competition Center, and the City Muay Federation.
At the opening ceremony, the Organizing Committee emphasized that the tournament was organized to further promote the training and competition of Muay Thai in Ho Chi Minh City. This is not only an opportunity for young athletes to interact, learn, improve their professional skills and gain competition experience, but also an important stepping stone to select outstanding talents to supplement the city's team for future regional and national tournaments.
In the solemn atmosphere of the ceremony, athletes Pham Thi Diem Trang and Pham Tan Vang, on behalf of all participating martial artists, read the oath, affirming their determination to compete with all their might, honesty, and sportsmanship. Immediately afterwards, representatives of the refereeing team - referee Phan Tan Loi, along with Thai Nguyen and Thuy Trang - also took the oath, committing to officiate the matches fairly, objectively, and accurately according to the rules.
Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Tu - Deputy Director of the Public Service Center of Cho Lon Ward, delivered a speech at the Opening Ceremony.
According to Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Tu, Deputy Director of the Public Service Center of Cho Lon Ward, "Muay Thai is a martial art with a very high spiritual and traditional value (before fighting, fighters always perform the Wai Kru ritual to show respect to their teachers and elders). Bringing the youth Muay Thai tournament to an ancient temple in Vietnam unintentionally creates a very harmonious and solemn cultural exchange, yet one that is equally vibrant and exciting."
Following the opening ceremony, the Organizing Committee presented commemorative flags to the participating teams, officially kicking off the fierce competition of the 2026 Ho Chi Minh City Youth Muay Thai Championship.
With a large number of participating fighters, totaling 454 athletes, and meticulous preparation from the Organizing Committee, this year's tournament is expected to create a major boost for the youth martial arts movement in Ho Chi Minh City, affirming the position and strong development potential of Muay Thai in the Southern region.
Originally, this was a place of worship for Thien Hau Thanh Mau, the patron goddess of seafarers in Chinese beliefs. In 1922, That Phu Thien Hau Cung became the headquarters of the Vietnam Tinh Vo Physical Education School, a sports organization founded by the Shanghai Tinh Vo General Association. The Tinh Vo arena became a symbol of the culture, martial arts, and chivalrous spirit of the Chinese community in the Cholon area.
After 1975, the site was managed by the District 5 Sports Center and the Tinh Vo Club. In 2003, the basketball court in front of the temple was replaced by a large building for sports activities, obscuring the temple's ancient architecture.
Today, the Seven Palaces of the Heavenly Empress lies hidden within the grounds of the Jingwu Club, little known despite still retaining some of its ancient architectural features.
Source: https://thethao.vtv.vn/dua-vo-dai-vao-ngoi-mieu-co-300-nam-tuoi-10126060409202402.htm
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