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 | |
|---|---|
| Venue | Boutwell Memorial Auditorium |
| Dates | 15–17 July 2022 |
| No. of events | 12 |
| Competitors | 96 from 39 nations |
Competition format edit
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 edit
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 edit
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 | ||||||
Participating nations edit
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.[12] 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)
Turkey (4)
Ukraine (5)
United Arab Emirates (4)
United States (12)
Uzbekistan (3)
Vietnam (2)
Medal table edit
* 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 edit
Men edit
| 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 edit
| 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 [13] |
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
|
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. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ "5 Birmingham venues approved for events during 2021 World Games". Bham Now. 31 December 2019. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
- ^ "2021 World Games Postponed to 2022 to Accommodate Olympic Move". SwimSwam. 2 April 2020. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
- ^ "Sports Programme for TWG2021". International World Games Association. 16 April 2018. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
- ^ "QUALIFICATION SYSTEM – 3RD EUROPEAN GAMES KRAKOW & MALOPOLSKA 2023" (PDF). European Olympic Committees. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
- ^ "Qualification System & Events for TWG2021". International Federation of Muaythai Associations. Archived from the original on 14 April 2019. Retrieved 15 July 2019.
- ^ "The World Games Qualification Rankings". International Federation of Muaythai Associations. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
- ^ "The World Games 2022 Birmingham Schedules". TWG 2022 Birmingham. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ "Schedule for TWG 2022, Birmingham (USA)". International World Games Association. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ "Qualifications for TWG 2022, Birmingham (USA)". International World Games Association. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ "Pair lose World Games gold medals after doping positives". www.insidethegames.biz. April 10, 2023.