UAE Muay Thai team secures 3 medals at Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh

‎05 Nov 2025

UAE Muay Thai Team Wins Three Medals at the Islamic Solidarity Games

Riyadh, 15 November 2025 (WAM): The UAE Muay Thai national team won three medals at the sixth Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, where 3,000 athletes from 57 countries are competing across 14 sports.

Mohammed Mardi claimed gold in the 65–70kg category after a standout final, while Zainab Bu Hamada secured silver in the 50–55kg division. Ilyas Habibali Ali added bronze in the 75–80kg category.

The UAE delegation has now earned a total of 11 medals, surpassing its 10-medal tally from the previous edition in Konya, Türkiye.

The UAE currently ranks 15th with two gold, one silver, and eight bronze medals. Türkiye leads the standings with 105 medals, followed by Uzbekistan with 49. Egypt tops the Arab nations in fifth place with 29 medals.

Mardi said the journey to gold required overcoming tough bouts, adding that raising the UAE flag served as his strongest motivation. He expressed gratitude to the UAE Muay Thai and Kickboxing Federation, coaches, and delegation members for their support.

Abdullah Saeed Al Neyadi, Vice President of the International Federation of Muay Thai and President of the Asian, Arab and UAE Muay Thai and Kickboxing Federations, praised the team’s strong performance, stating that the results reflect the sport’s growing prominence and the dedication of the athletes. He noted that the achievements stem from a focused national strategy and highlighted the key role played by technical staff, administrators, and families.

Al Neyadi added that the results mark a significant milestone for the UAE’s national teams and provide strong momentum for developing young talent, reinforcing the country’s position as a global hub for martial arts.