Muaythai at the 2022 World Games
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The muaythai[a] tournaments at the 2022 World Games in Birmingham, Alabama, United States were held from 15 to 17 July 2022 at the Boutwell Memorial Auditorium.[4] Originally scheduled to take place in 2021, the Games were rescheduled for July 2022 as a result of the 2020 Summer Olympics postponement due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[5] It was the second time of muaythai including in the World Games.[6]
| Muaythai at the 2022 World Games | |
|---|---|
The pictogram of Muaythai. | |
| Venue | Boutwell Memorial Auditorium |
| Dates | 15–17 July 2022 |
| No. of events | 12 |
| Competitors | 96 from 39 nations |
Competition format
The number of weight classes for men was reduced from 8 to 6, with the women's weight classes having a corresponding increase from 3 to 6. It was the first time that Muaythai event achieved full gender equality.[7]
Men will contest matches in these six weight classes:
- Featherweight (57 kg)
- Light welterweight (63.5 kg)
- Welterweight (67 kg)
- Light middleweight (71 kg)
- Light heavyweight (81 kg)
- Heavyweight (91 kg)
Women will contest matches in these six weight classes:
- Light flyweight (48 kg)
- Flyweight (51 kg)
- Bantamweight (54 kg)
- Featherweight (57 kg)
- Lightweight (60 kg)
- Light welterweight (63.5 kg)
Qualification
A total of 96 athletes could qualify for muaythai at the 2022 World Games. Each National Olympic Committee could enter a maximum of 12 muaythai practitioners (one in each division). Host nation United States has reserved a spot in each of all 12 events.[8][9]
Competition schedule
All times are in local time (UTC−5), according to the official schedule correct as of July 2021.[10][11] This schedule may be subject to change in due time.
| QF | Quarterfinals | SF | Semifinals | F | Finals |
| Date → | Jul 15 | Jul 16 | Jul 17 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event ↓ | M | A | E | M | A | E | M | A | E |
| Men's 57 kg | QF | SF | F | ||||||
| Men's 63.5 kg | QF | SF | F | ||||||
| Men's 67 kg | QF | SF | F | ||||||
| Men's 71 kg | QF | SF | F | ||||||
| Men's 81 kg | QF | SF | F | ||||||
| Men's 91 kg | QF | SF | F | ||||||
| Women's 48 kg | QF | SF | F | ||||||
| Women's 51 kg | QF | SF | F | ||||||
| Women's 54 kg | QF | SF | F | ||||||
| Women's 57 kg | QF | SF | F | ||||||
| Women's 60 kg | QF | SF | F | ||||||
| Women's 63.5 kg | QF | SF | F | ||||||
Medal table
* Host nation (United States)
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  United States* | 3 | 2 | 3 | 8 |
| 2 |  Ukraine | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| 3 |  Thailand | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 4 |  Australia | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 5 |  Great Britain | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
 Slovakia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
 Vietnam | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 8 |  Morocco | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 9 |  Canada | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
 France | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
 Israel | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
 Kazakhstan | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
 Mexico | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
 Portugal | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 15 |  Hungary | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
 Poland | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
 United Arab Emirates | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
| 18 |  Sweden | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Totals (18 entries) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 36 | |
Medalists
Men
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| – 57 kg |
Nguyễn Trần Duy Nhất Vietnam |
Almaz Sarsembekov Kazakhstan |
Vladyslav Mykytas Ukraine |
| – 63.5 kg |
Igor Liubchenko Ukraine |
Weerasak Tharakhajad Thailand |
Nouredine Samir United Arab Emirates |
| – 67 kg |
Anueng Khatthamarasri Thailand |
Hamza Rachid Morocco |
Norbert Speth Hungary |
| – 71 kg |
Thanet Nitutorn Thailand |
Oleksandr Yefimenko Ukraine |
Jordan Weiland United States |
| – 81 kg |
Aaron Ortiz United States |
Diogo Calado Portugal |
Ilyass Hbibali United Arab Emirates |
| – 91 kg |
Oleh Pryimachov Ukraine |
Mathew Baker United States |
Łukasz Radosz Poland |
Women
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| – 48 kg |
Anastasiia Kulinich Ukraine |
Regan Gowing Canada |
Janet Garcia Borbon United States |
| – 51 kg |
Monika Chochlíková Slovakia |
Meriem El Moubarik Morocco |
Gabriela Kuzawińska Poland |
| – 54 kg [12] |
Ashley Thiner United States |
Laura Burgos Mexico |
Yolanda Schmidt Australia |
| – 57 kg |
Iman Barlow Great Britain |
Tierra Brandt United States |
Patricia Axling Sweden |
| – 60 kg |
Charlsey Maner United States |
Nili Block Israel |
Ajsa Adel Sandorfi Hungary |
| – 63.5 kg |
Zoe Putorak Australia |
Nora Cornolle France |
Erin Clayton United States |
Participating nations
The following National Olympic Committees earned spots to compete, with the number of athletes in parentheses. 96 athletes from 39 NOCs are expected to participate.[13] United States was the only delegation to qualify the maximum number of entries (12 athletes total).
Afghanistan (2)
Australia (2)
Austria (2)
Brazil (2)
Canada (2)
Czech Republic (2)
Finland (1)
France (3)
Germany (1)
Great Britain (2)
Greece (1)
Hong Kong (1)
Hungary (2)
Iran (3)
Iraq (2)
Israel (2)
Italy (2)
Kazakhstan (2)
Malaysia (2)
Mauritius (2)
Mexico (1)
Morocco (4)
Peru (1)
Philippines (2)
Poland (3)
Portugal (2)
Saudi Arabia (2)
Singapore (1)
Slovakia (2)
South Korea (1)
Spain (1)
Sweden (3)
Thailand (5)
Ukraine (5)
United Arab Emirates (4)
United States (12)
Uzbekistan (3)
Vietnam (2)
Notes
- Muaythai is the official name of Muay Thai, recognized by International World Games Association and International Olympic Committee.[1][2][3]