A Muay Thai (kick boxing) tournament is to kick off in HCM City on July 15, ahead of the third Asian Indoor Games in Vietnam on October 30 to November 8.

The event has attracted martial artists from 20 countries, who will compete in nine weight categories for men and eight for women.

Vietnamese boxers, who are currently training at the Phu Tho Gymnasium, will have their work cut out against martial artists from Thailand , Laos , Iran and Uzbekistan .

Hosts Vietnam will have three referees at the week-long event - Dang Kim Anh, Cao Van Long, and Nguyen Minh Hoang.

The Asian Indoor Games is a multi-sport event, held every two years./.