Muaythai[lower-alpha 1] 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
Men
Featherweight (57 kg)
| Games | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Wrocław |
Wiwat Khamtha Thailand |
Aleksandr Abramov Russia |
Almaz Sarsembekov Kazakhstan |
| 2022 Birmingham |
Light welterweight (63.5 kg)
| Games | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Wrocław |
Igor Liubchenko Ukraine |
Ali Zarinfar Iran |
Oskar Siegert Poland |
| 2022 Birmingham |
Welterweight (67 kg)
| Games | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Wrocław |
Serhii Kuliaba Ukraine |
Vladimir Kuzmin Russia |
Anueng Khatthamarasri Thailand |
| 2022 Birmingham |
Light middleweight (71 kg)
| Games | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Wrocław |
Suppachai Muensang Thailand |
Masoud Minaei Iran |
Gabrielle David Mazzetti Peru |
| 2022 Birmingham |
Light heavyweight (81 kg)
| Games | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Wrocław |
Ali Dogan Turkey |
Constantino Nanga Sweden |
Mikita Shostak Belarus |
| 2022 Birmingham |
Heavyweight (91 kg)
| Games | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Wrocław |
Oleh Pryimachov Ukraine |
Łukasz Radosz Poland |
Jakub Klauda Czech Republic |
| 2022 Birmingham |
Women
Light flyweight (48 kg)
| Games | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Birmingham |
Flyweight (51 kg)
| Games | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Wrocław |
Bùi Yến Ly Vietnam |
Apasara Koson Thailand |
Janet Todd United States |
| 2022 Birmingham |
Bantamweight (54 kg)
| Games | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Wrocław |
Sofia Olofsson Sweden |
Valeriya Drozdova Russia |
Meltem Baş Turkey |
| 2022 Birmingham |
Featherweight (57 kg)
| Games | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Birmingham |
Lightweight (60 kg)
| Games | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Wrocław |
Svetlana Vinnikova Russia |
Gia Winberg Finland |
Nili Block Israel |
| 2022 Birmingham |
Light welterweight (63.5 kg)
| Games | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Birmingham |
Discontinued events
Men
Bantamweight (54 kg)
| Games | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Wrocław |
Elaman Sayasatov Kazakhstan |
Kevin Martinez Spain |
Aslanbek Zikreev Russia |
Middleweight (75 kg)
| Games | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Wrocław |
Vital Hurkou Belarus |
Vasyl Sorokin Ukraine |
Ivan Grigorev Russia |
Statistics
Medals per year
| × | NOC did not exist | # | Number of medals won by the NOC | – | NOC did not win any medals |
| Nation | 1981–2013 | 17 | 22 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belarus |
2 | – | 2 | |
| Czech Republic |
1 | 1 | ||
| Finland |
1 | 1 | ||
| Iran |
2 | 2 | ||
| Israel |
1 | 1 | ||
| Kazakhstan |
2 | 2 | ||
| Peru |
1 | 1 | ||
| Poland |
2 | 2 | ||
| Russia |
6 | – | 6 | |
| Spain |
1 | 1 | ||
| Sweden |
2 | 2 | ||
| Thailand |
4 | 4 | ||
| Turkey |
2 | 2 | ||
| Ukraine |
4 | 4 | ||
| United States |
1 | 1 | ||
| Vietnam |
1 | 1 |
Notes
- ↑ Muaythai is the official name of Muay Thai, recognized by International World Games Association and International Olympic Committee.[1][2][3]
References
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "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.
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