ONE Championship Backs Nabil Aanan's 2028 Olympic Boxing Push

ONE Championship partnered with the Thai Amateur Boxing Association and the Thai Olympic Committee under Royal Patronage to announce its support for boxer Nabil Aanan competing in amateur boxing at the 2028 Olympic Games. The collaboration aims to support Aanan in becoming Thailand's representative in amateur boxing at the 2028 Olympics, while jointly promoting and developing the potential of Thai athletes for international competition. The press conference will feature ONE Championship founder and CEO Chatri Sityodthai, former Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira (chairman of the Thai Amateur Boxing Association), Thai Olympic Committee President Prof. Pimol Srivikrom under Royal Patronage, Deputy National Police Commander Pol. Lt. Gen. Samran Nuanmma (serving as head of the technical committee for amateur boxing), and Nabil Aanan, former ONE Muay Thai bantamweight world champion. Speakers will share their vision and emphasize the importance of the partnership between ONE Championship, the Thai Amateur Boxing Association, and the Thai Olympic Committee, while presenting strategies to support Aanan's path to the 2028 Olympic Games and opening time for media questions. The press conference will be held on Friday, August 14, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (media registration at 10:30 a.m.) at EVOLVE MMA Bangkok, 9th Floor, Em Tower, EMSPHERE shopping center.