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Our Mission

To grow the ancestral art of Lethwei around the world — and to honour the people and traditions of Myanmar who gave it life.

What We Stand For

Grow the Art of 9 Limbs Worldwide

The World Lethwei Federation was founded to promote and support Lethwei around the world, including the enforcement of its traditions, rules, and regulations.

The federation has been charged with the responsibility for the expansion of the Art of 9 Limbs worldwide — building the officiating standards, sanctioning framework, and national bodies that allow this ancient sport to thrive far beyond its birthplace, while always bringing pride to the people of Myanmar.

Lethwei fighters in a clinch
The Four Pillars

How We Deliver

Promote

Champion Lethwei globally and bring the sport's culture, athletes, and world title fights to new audiences.

Enforce

Uphold the traditions, rules, and regulations of Lethwei through official sanctioning worldwide.

Expand

Support the founding of national federations and competitions across new nations and continents.

Educate

Certify judges and referees to international standards, safeguarding fair and authentic competition.

The Story So Far

WLF History

From a single seminar in Denmark to influencing over 20 countries to start their own Lethwei federations.

2018

The First Seminar

Mr. Andi Egeberg invites world champion Dave Leduc to Denmark and personally organizes the first-ever Lethwei seminar in the country.

2019

Two Federations Founded

Egeberg founds the Danish Lethwei Federation (Dansk Lethwei Forbund) and the World Lethwei Federation, headquartered in Copenhagen.

2020

Officiating Goes International

The WLF travels to Poland and hosts its first international Judges & Referee certification — preparing officials for the World Lethwei Amateur Championship.

2021

Warsaw Amateur Championship

The World Lethwei Amateur Championship is staged in Warsaw, Poland, building the grassroots pathway for the sport across Europe.

Today

A Global Movement

The WLF has influenced over 20 countries to start their own Lethwei federations and host competitions. The future of Lethwei worldwide is looking extremely bright.

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