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Muaythai[a] was featured in the World Games official programme for the first time at the 2017 World Games in Wrocław, Poland.[4][5][6] It has been played at all editions since then. Muaythai was added to the World Games following the decision of the IWGA Annual General Meeting in May 2013.[7][8]
The International Federation of Muaythai Associations is governing body for muaythai at the World Games.
Current events
editMen
editFeatherweight (57 kg)
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Light welterweight (63.5 kg)
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Welterweight (67 kg)
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Light middleweight (71 kg)
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Light heavyweight (81 kg)
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Heavyweight (91 kg)
edit| Games | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Wrocław |
Oleh Pryimachov Ukraine
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Łukasz Radosz Poland
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Jakub Klauda Czech Republic
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| 2022 Birmingham |
Oleh Pryimachov Ukraine
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Mathew Baker United States
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Łukasz Radosz Poland
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Women
editLight flyweight (48 kg)
edit| Games | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Birmingham |
Anastasiia Kulinich Ukraine
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Regan Gowing Canada
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Janet Garcia Borbon United States
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Flyweight (51 kg)
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Bantamweight (54 kg)
edit| Games | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Wrocław |
Sofia Olofsson Sweden
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Valeriya Drozdova Russia
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Meltem Baş Turkey
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| 2022 Birmingham |
Ashley Thiner United States
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Laura Burgos Mexico
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Yolanda Schmidt Australia
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Featherweight (57 kg)
edit| Games | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Birmingham |
Iman Barlow Great Britain
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Tierra Brandt United States
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Patricia Axling Sweden
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Lightweight (60 kg)
edit| Games | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Wrocław |
Svetlana Vinnikova Russia
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Gia Winberg Finland
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Nili Block Israel
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| 2022 Birmingham |
Charlsey Maner United States
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Nili Block Israel
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Ajsa Adel Sandorfi Hungary
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Light welterweight (63.5 kg)
edit| Games | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Birmingham |
Zoe Putorak Australia
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Nora Cornolle France
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Erin Clayton United States
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Discontinued events
editMen
editBantamweight (54 kg)
edit| Games | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Wrocław |
Elaman Sayasatov Kazakhstan
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Kevin Martinez Spain
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Aslanbek Zikreev Russia
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Middleweight (75 kg)
edit| Games | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Wrocław |
Vital Hurkou Belarus
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Vasyl Sorokin Ukraine
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Ivan Grigorev Russia
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Statistics
editMedals per year
edit| × | NOC did not exist | # | Number of medals won by the NOC | – | NOC did not win any medals |
| Nation | 1981–2013 | 17 | 22 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Australia
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– | 2 | 2 | |
 Belarus
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2 | – | 2 | |
 Canada
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– | 1 | 1 | |
 Czech Republic
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1 | – | 1 | |
 Finland
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1 | – | 1 | |
 France
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– | 1 | 1 | |
 Great Britain
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– | 1 | 1 | |
 Hungary
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– | 1 | 1 | |
 Iran
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2 | – | 2 | |
 Israel
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1 | 1 | 2 | |
 Kazakhstan
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2 | 1 | 3 | |
 Mexico
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– | 1 | 1 | |
 Morocco
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– | 2 | 2 | |
 Peru
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1 | – | 1 | |
 Poland
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2 | 2 | 4 | |
 Portugal
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– | 1 | 1 | |
 Russia
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6 | – | 6 | |
 Slovakia
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– | 1 | 1 | |
 Spain
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1 | – | 1 | |
 Sweden
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2 | 1 | 3 | |
 Thailand
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4 | 3 | 7 | |
 Turkey
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2 | – | 2 | |
 Ukraine
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4 | 5 | 9 | |
 United Arab Emirates
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– | 2 | 2 | |
 United States
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1 | 8 | 9 | |
 Vietnam
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1 | 1 | 2 |
Notes
edit- ^ Muaythai is the official name of Muay Thai, recognized by International World Games Association and International Olympic Committee.[1][2][3]
References
edit- ^ "Muaythai". International World Games Association. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ "International Federation of Muaythai Associations". International Olympic Committee. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ "International Federation of Muaythai Associations". Association of IOC Recognised International Sports Federations. Archived from the original on 24 March 2023. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ "IWGA Announced Program for 2017". International World Games Association. 17 December 2014. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ "Muaythai to debut at the World Games 2017". International Federation of Muaythai Associations. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ ZK, Goh (12 May 2022). "What is muaythai? Thai boxing sport at South-East Asian Games". International Olympic Committee. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ Duncan, Mackay (27 May 2013). "Lacrosse, floorball and muaythai voted in as part of International World Games Association". Inside the Games. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ "Proud New Member of World Games Family". International World Games Association. 4 October 2014. Retrieved 18 May 2022.