Thai martial arts had the opportunity to be showcased in a Roman amphitheater for the first time in 2,000 years, celebrating 157 years of Thai-Italian friendship. The event featured over 1,000 international Muay Thai athletes from around the world, who also had the chance to admire the magnificent history spanning more than 2 centuries of the "Verona Arena" (Arena di Verona) - an ancient amphitheater that once served as a fighting venue for gladiators in the past. This marked the opening of the international Muay Thai festival "Amazing Muay Thai World Festival 2025," with Bangkok Thonburi University participating by providing educational scholarships as awards for the athletes.