UAE Youth Muay Thai National Team Wins 96 Medals at the World Championships
30 Sep 2025
Historic Achievement for UAE Sports
UAE Youth Muay Thai National Team Wins 96 Medals at the World Championships
- UAE athletes secure: 40 Gold, 21 Silver, 35 Bronze
Abdullah Saeed Al Neyadi:
- “We dedicate this achievement to our wise leadership and the people of the UAE, and congratulate our champions on this remarkable global success.”
- “Participating with the largest delegation in the history of the Youth World Championships reflects the success of the federation’s technical and organizational preparations.”
- “We remain committed to investing in our youth and nurturing champions capable of raising the nation’s flag high in every arena.”
Stephan Fox:
- “Abu Dhabi has once again proven its ability to host world class sporting events, delivering a youth championship of the highest professional standards and reinforcing its position as the capital of Muay Thai.”
Tareq Mohammed Al Mehairi:
- “The UAE’s exceptional results are the fruit of long term planning and the collective efforts of the federation’s technical and administrative teams.”
- “This championship delivered an unprecedented edition in terms of organization, participation, and results.”
Ali Khouri:
- “The event reflected the UAE’s vision of inclusion across all groups, with the Para Muay Thai competitions showcasing the noble values of sport as a platform for tolerance and equality.”
- “We proudly salute our national youth team for this historic achievement on the world stage.”
Abu Dhabi, September 21, 2025: The UAE Youth Muay Thai National Team achieved a historic milestone in Emirati sports, claiming an outstanding 96 medals at the conclusion of the Youth Muay Thai World Championships. The tournament, which spanned seven days, featured over 1,200 athletes from 100 countries across six continents.
The UAE competed with its largest ever delegation, consisting of 122 athletes across various divisions and weight classes, including the Para Muay Thai team. Our champions secured 40 gold, 21 silver, and 35 bronze medals, bringing the total to 96 medals, the highest tally of the tournament. The UAE ranked second overall, just behind the neutral athletes competing under the International Federation of Muay Thai’s banner, who secured 94 medals (53 gold, 26 silver, 15 bronze).
This landmark success reflects the UAE Muay Thai and Kickboxing Federation’s strategic vision and rapid progress in expanding the sport’s base locally, enhancing player development, and utilizing national competitions to prepare athletes and sharpen their skills.
Hosted under the umbrella of the International Federation of Muay Thai, the Youth World Championships Abu Dhabi 2025 concluded after a week of intense competition and engaging side events. The program included workshops, educational activities, and training sessions for coaches and referees, further cementing the UAE’s position as a global hub for martial arts.
Statement by H.E. Abdullah Saeed Al Neyadi
“We are proud of our national youth team’s historic achievements, which we dedicate to our wise leadership for their vision and unwavering support of sports and athletes, and to the people of the UAE. This success reflects our nation’s limitless commitment to sports and confirms the federation’s strategy of investing in youth to create champions who can carry the nation’s flag worldwide.”
Statement by Stephan Fox
“Abu Dhabi has once again demonstrated its capability to host major international sporting events, delivering a youth championship with world class professionalism and strengthening its status as the capital of Muay Thai.”
Statement by Tareq Mohammed Al Mehairi
The achievement was the result of strategic planning and combined efforts across all departments. The tournament set new benchmarks in organization, participation, and outcomes.
Statement by Ali Khouri
The event embodied the UAE’s vision of inclusivity, particularly through the Para Muay Thai competitions, highlighting the unifying values of tolerance and equality in sports. He expressed pride in the tournament’s global impact and extended congratulations to the federation, partners, and sponsors who contributed to its success.
The championship concluded with a gala dinner attended by representatives of international federations and participating delegations, where top athletes and teams were honored, and commemorative shields were exchanged, closing the event in a spirit of pride and global sportsmanship.
About the UAE Muay Thai and Kickboxing Federation
Founded in May 2017, the UAE Muay Thai and Kickboxing Federation is the official governing body of the sports within the country. The federation plays a leading role in developing these disciplines locally and internationally, contributing to a society that values sporting excellence, knowledge, and culture. Its mission is to expand the base of Muay Thai and Kickboxing in the UAE and build competitive teams capable of excelling on both the professional and amateur global stage.