This news article from Bangkok hits at home as it used my photo
The role of sports in the COVID-19 outbreak is a discussion point, especially as all our sports competitions have been called off, including PA High School Swimming meet on Thursday, March 12, 2020. Plus, the USA Swimming's executive director has asked for a delay for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. But, the games have not yet been called off nor delayed.
Check out the by-line of this photo!
Photo from Mark Rauterkus in Philippine Inquirer from Lumpinee Boxing Stadium, a sports venue in Bangkok, Thailand
Link to the article in the Canadian Inquirer became broken in June 2021.
http://www.canadianinquirer.net/2020/03/21/kickboxing-match-in-bangkok-leads-to-spike-in-infections/
Article
part 2
Memories
Of course, that night is a fun memory, as was the entire trip. See buttons for the links to more photos.
We went to the stadium with our Pittsburgh friend, James, and our traveling companions who were Pitt grad students.
Boxer in the red corner. He stands in a big tray. Notice the spit funnel. Lots of praying occurs before, during and after the bouts -- all for good reason. And, many of the fighters are of small stature in height and weight -- but not in speed and power.
Lumpinee Boxing Stadium
Touring some historical sights.
Four figures
If you can name them and give a clue as to personality and significance, tell all in the comments section below.
Food samples:
Street food. Name it?
More food, but for an offering.
Shedding a light on things.
