Muaythai at the 2022 World Games
| Muaythai at the 2022 World Games | |
|---|---|
The pictogram of Muaythai. | |
| Venue | Boutwell Memorial Auditorium |
| Dates | 15–17 July 2022 |
| No. of events | 12 |
| Competitors | 96 from 39 nations |
| Muaythai at the 2022 World Games | ||
|---|---|---|
| List of practitioners Qualification | ||
| Men | Women | |
| 57 kg | 48 kg | |
| 63.5 kg | 51 kg | |
| 67 kg | 54 kg | |
| 71 kg | 57 kg | |
| 81 kg | 60 kg | |
| 91 kg | 63.5 kg | |
The muaythai[a] tournaments at the 2022 World Games in Birmingham, Alabama, United States were held from 15 to 17 July 2022 at the Boutwell Memorial Auditorium.[4] Originally scheduled to take place in 2021, the Games were rescheduled for July 2022 as a result of the 2020 Summer Olympics postponement due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[5] It was the second time of muaythai including in the World Games.[6]
Competition format
The number of weight classes for men was reduced from 8 to 6, with the women's weight classes having a corresponding increase from 3 to 6. It was the first time that Muaythai event achieved full gender equality.[7]
Men will contest matches in these six weight classes:
- Featherweight (57 kg)
- Light welterweight (63.5 kg)
- Welterweight (67 kg)
- Light middleweight (71 kg)
- Light heavyweight (81 kg)
- Heavyweight (91 kg)
Women will contest matches in these six weight classes:
- Light flyweight (48 kg)
- Flyweight (51 kg)
- Bantamweight (54 kg)
- Featherweight (57 kg)
- Lightweight (60 kg)
- Light welterweight (63.5 kg)
Qualification
A total of 96 athletes could qualify for muaythai at the 2022 World Games. Each National Olympic Committee could enter a maximum of 12 muaythai practitioners (one in each division). Host nation United States has reserved a spot in each of all 12 events.[8][9]
Competition schedule
All times are in local time (UTC−5), according to the official schedule correct as of July 2021.[10][11] This schedule may be subject to change in due time.
| QF | Quarterfinals | SF | Semifinals | F | Finals |
| Date → | Jul 15 | Jul 16 | Jul 17 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event ↓ | M | A | E | M | A | E | M | A | E |
| Men's 57 kg | QF | SF | F | ||||||
| Men's 63.5 kg | QF | SF | F | ||||||
| Men's 67 kg | QF | SF | F | ||||||
| Men's 71 kg | QF | SF | F | ||||||
| Men's 81 kg | QF | SF | F | ||||||
| Men's 91 kg | QF | SF | F | ||||||
| Women's 48 kg | QF | SF | F | ||||||
| Women's 51 kg | QF | SF | F | ||||||
| Women's 54 kg | QF | SF | F | ||||||
| Women's 57 kg | QF | SF | F | ||||||
| Women's 60 kg | QF | SF | F | ||||||
| Women's 63.5 kg | QF | SF | F | ||||||
Medal table
* Host nation (United States)
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States* | 3 | 2 | 3 | 8 |
| 2 | Ukraine | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| 3 | Thailand | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 4 | Australia | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 5 | Great Britain | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Slovakia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Vietnam | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 8 | Morocco | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 9 | Canada | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| France | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| Israel | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| Kazakhstan | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| Mexico | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| Portugal | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 15 | Hungary | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Poland | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
| 18 | Sweden | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Totals (18 entries) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 36 | |
Medalists
Men
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| – 57 kg |
Nguyễn Trần Duy Nhất Vietnam |
Almaz Sarsembekov Kazakhstan |
Vladyslav Mykytas Ukraine |
| – 63.5 kg |
Igor Liubchenko Ukraine |
Weerasak Tharakhajad Thailand |
Nouredine Samir United Arab Emirates |
| – 67 kg |
Anueng Khatthamarasri Thailand |
Hamza Rachid Morocco |
Norbert Speth Hungary |
| – 71 kg |
Thanet Nitutorn Thailand |
Oleksandr Yefimenko Ukraine |
Jordan Weiland United States |
| – 81 kg |
Aaron Ortiz United States |
Diogo Calado Portugal |
Ilyass Hbibali United Arab Emirates |
| – 91 kg |
Oleh Pryimachov Ukraine |
Mathew Baker United States |
Łukasz Radosz Poland |
Women
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| – 48 kg |
Anastasiia Kulinich Ukraine |
Regan Gowing Canada |
Janet Garcia Borbon United States |
| – 51 kg |
Monika Chochlíková Slovakia |
Meriem El Moubarik Morocco |
Gabriela Kuzawińska Poland |
| – 54 kg [12] |
Ashley Thiner United States |
Laura Burgos Mexico |
Yolanda Schmidt Australia |
| – 57 kg |
Iman Barlow Great Britain |
Tierra Brandt United States |
Patricia Axling Sweden |
| – 60 kg |
Charlsey Maner United States |
Nili Block Israel |
Ajsa Adel Sandorfi Hungary |
| – 63.5 kg |
Zoe Putorak Australia |
Nora Cornolle France |
Erin Clayton United States |
Participating nations
The following National Olympic Committees earned spots to compete, with the number of athletes in parentheses. 96 athletes from 39 NOCs are expected to participate.[13] United States was the only delegation to qualify the maximum number of entries (12 athletes total).
- Afghanistan (2)
- Australia (2)
- Austria (2)
- Brazil (2)
- Canada (2)
- Czech Republic (2)
- Finland (1)
- France (3)
- Germany (1)
- Great Britain (2)
- Greece (1)
- Hong Kong (1)
- Hungary (2)
- Iran (3)
- Iraq (2)
- Israel (2)
- Italy (2)
- Kazakhstan (2)
- Malaysia (2)
- Mauritius (2)
- Mexico (1)
- Morocco (4)
- Peru (1)
- Philippines (2)
- Poland (3)
- Portugal (2)
- Saudi Arabia (2)
- Singapore (1)
- Slovakia (2)
- South Korea (1)
- Spain (1)
- Sweden (3)
- Thailand (5)
- Ukraine (5)
- United Arab Emirates (4)
- United States (12)
- Uzbekistan (3)
- Vietnam (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. Archived from the original on 24 March 2023. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ "5 Birmingham venues approved for events during 2021 World Games". Bham Now. 31 December 2019. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
- ^ "2021 World Games Postponed to 2022 to Accommodate Olympic Move". SwimSwam. 2 April 2020. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
- ^ "Sports Programme for TWG2021". International World Games Association. 16 April 2018. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
- ^ "QUALIFICATION SYSTEM – 3RD EUROPEAN GAMES KRAKOW & MALOPOLSKA 2023" (PDF). European Olympic Committees. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
- ^ "Qualification System & Events for TWG2021". International Federation of Muaythai Associations. Archived from the original on 14 April 2019. Retrieved 15 July 2019.
- ^ "The World Games Qualification Rankings". International Federation of Muaythai Associations. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
- ^ "The World Games 2022 Birmingham Schedules". TWG 2022 Birmingham. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ "Schedule for TWG 2022, Birmingham (USA)". International World Games Association. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ "Pair lose World Games gold medals after doping positives". www.insidethegames.biz. April 10, 2023.
- ^ "Qualifications for TWG 2022, Birmingham (USA)". International World Games Association. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
External links
- Results book Archived 2022-07-18 at the Wayback Machine