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
Men
Featherweight (57 kg)
Light welterweight (63.5 kg)
Welterweight (67 kg)
Light middleweight (71 kg)
Light heavyweight (81 kg)
Heavyweight (91 kg)
Games | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
---|---|---|---|
2017 Wrocław |
Oleh Pryimachov![]() |
Łukasz Radosz![]() |
Jakub Klauda![]() |
2022 Birmingham |
Oleh Pryimachov![]() |
Mathew Baker![]() |
Łukasz Radosz![]() |
Women
Light flyweight (48 kg)
Games | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
---|---|---|---|
2022 Birmingham |
Anastasiia Kulinich![]() |
Regan Gowing![]() |
Janet Garcia Borbon![]() |
Flyweight (51 kg)
Bantamweight (54 kg)
Games | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
---|---|---|---|
2017 Wrocław |
Sofia Olofsson![]() |
Valeriya Drozdova![]() |
Meltem Baş![]() |
2022 Birmingham |
Ashley Thiner![]() |
Laura Burgos![]() |
Yolanda Schmidt![]() |
Featherweight (57 kg)
Games | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
---|---|---|---|
2022 Birmingham |
Iman Barlow![]() |
Tierra Brandt![]() |
Patricia Axling![]() |
Lightweight (60 kg)
Games | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
---|---|---|---|
2017 Wrocław |
Svetlana Vinnikova![]() |
Gia Winberg![]() |
Nili Block![]() |
2022 Birmingham |
Charlsey Maner![]() |
Nili Block![]() |
Ajsa Adel Sandorfi![]() |
Light welterweight (63.5 kg)
Games | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
---|---|---|---|
2022 Birmingham |
Zoe Putorak![]() |
Nora Cornolle![]() |
Erin Clayton![]() |
Discontinued events
Men
Bantamweight (54 kg)
Games | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
---|---|---|---|
2017 Wrocław |
Elaman Sayasatov![]() |
Kevin Martinez![]() |
Aslanbek Zikreev![]() |
Middleweight (75 kg)
Games | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
---|---|---|---|
2017 Wrocław |
Vital Hurkou![]() |
Vasyl Sorokin![]() |
Ivan Grigorev![]() |
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 |
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– | 2 | 2 | |
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2 | – | 2 | |
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– | 1 | 1 | |
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1 | – | 1 | |
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1 | – | 1 | |
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– | 1 | 1 | |
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– | 1 | 1 | |
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– | 1 | 1 | |
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2 | – | 2 | |
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1 | 1 | 2 | |
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2 | 1 | 3 | |
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– | 1 | 1 | |
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– | 2 | 2 | |
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1 | – | 1 | |
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2 | 2 | 4 | |
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– | 1 | 1 | |
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6 | – | 6 | |
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– | 1 | 1 | |
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1 | – | 1 | |
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2 | 1 | 3 | |
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4 | 3 | 7 | |
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2 | – | 2 | |
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4 | 5 | 9 | |
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– | 2 | 2 | |
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1 | 8 | 9 | |
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1 | 1 | 2 |
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.