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Al Etihad
16 hours ago
- Sport
- Al Etihad
National Muay Thai Team secures 16 medals, tops men's category at Asian Championship
27 June 2025 14:34 HANOI (WAM) The National Muay Thai Team has achieved an outstanding total of 16 medals and clinched first place in the men's category at the Asian Muay Thai Championship, held over six days in Hanoi, tournament was organised under the supervision of the International and Asian Muay Thai UAE athletes delivered heroic performances, earning eight gold medals through Mohammed Mardi, Zainab Bou Hmoudah, Mohammed Jafla, Ayoub Al Barnoussi, Rafi Ramzi, Mohammed Karimi, Imad Youssef, and the team of Salama Al Junaibi and Mariam Hassan in the Mai Muay team four silver medals were won by Ilyaas Habib Ali, Abdul Sattar Ahmed, Yassine Karimi, and Salama Al Junaibi (Wai Kru event).Bronze medals were awarded to Ibrahim Bilal, Mariam Hassan (Wai Kru), Mohammed Touizi and Abdul Sattar Ahmed (Mai Muay), and the duo of Mohammed and Yassine Karimi (Mai Muay team event).At the closing ceremony, the UAE team was honoured with the Best Continental Team Award, a reflection of their outstanding performances and dominance in the men's category. They also secured second place overall, just behind host nation fighter Mohammed Jafla was named Best Young Fighter in Asia, showcasing his exceptional level throughout the UAE has now become the first Arab nation to achieve such a medal tally and top the men's category at the Asian Championships—highlighting the nation's rapid rise in Muay Thai on both continental and global stages since the establishment of the UAE Muay Thai and Kickboxing Federation in Saeed Al Neyadi, President of the Asian and Arab Muay Thai Federations and Chairman of the UAE Muay Thai and Kickboxing Federation, stated, "We are proud of the professionalism and discipline shown by our athletes. These results are a testament to early planning and meticulous preparation, which directly influenced our success at this prestigious event. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the entire federation family—technical staff, administrators, and athletes—for their commitment and excellence.' He added, "This is a moment of national pride, and a new milestone in the growing success of Muay Thai and Kickboxing as we strive for further leadership in global sports.'
Iraqi News
3 days ago
- Sport
- Iraqi News
Mustafa Al-Tikriti wins gold for Iraq at Asian Muay Thai Championship 2025
Honai, Vietnam ( – Iraqi Muay Thai fighter Mustafa Raad Al-Tikriti has brought home the gold medal from the Asian Muay Thai Championship in Honai, Vietnam, after winning an epic final in the 81 kg category. The championship bout was billed as a battle for supremacy, pitting two reigning IFMA World Champions against each other: Iraq's Al-Tikriti and the UAE's Elias Habib Ali. In what can be described as a war of skill, will, and heart, the Iraqi champion emerged victorious, securing the prestigious Asian title. Al-Tikriti's path to the final included a dominant semi-final performance where he defeated Singapore's Terence Teo with a clear 30-27 score. Mustafa Jabbar Alak, President of the Iraqi Muay Thai Federation, praised the champion's performance throughout the tournament, which featured over 500 athletes from 35 nations. 'Al-Tikriti caught everyone's eye with his distinguished performance,' Alak said. 'He was a standout, thanks to his unique technique and lightning kicks.' This Asian title adds another major accomplishment to Al-Tikriti's impressive resume. In May 2023, he was crowned the Muay Thai World Champion in the same 81 kg category at the championship held in Thailand, after defeating opponents from the USA, Italy, and France en route to the final, establishing his status as one of the sport's elite fighters. This gold medal is a significant achievement for Al-Tikriti and a proud moment for Iraqi sports, cementing Iraq's position on the top of the podium in Asian Muay Thai.
