UAE Muay Thai Youth Championship Set to Kick Off in Dubai
The UAE Muay Thai Youth Championship is set to begin on Friday, 15 August at Hall 3 of the Dubai World Trade Centre. Organised by the UAE Muay Thai and Kickboxing Federation, the event is a key part of the federation’s competitive calendar, aiming to advance the sport, provide development opportunities for young athletes, and elevate Muay Thai to the global stage.
This year’s championship will bring together participants from clubs across the UAE and abroad. Young fighters aged 10 to 17 will compete in over 90 weight categories, divided by age groups: 10–11 years, 12–13 years, 14–15 years, and 16–17 years.
The tournament programme begins with weigh-ins and medical checks for all participants on Wednesday, 13 August, hosted at the UAE Muay Thai and Kickboxing Federation headquarters in Abu Dhabi. The preliminary rounds will be held on 15 August from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. The semi-finals are scheduled for 16 August from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. On the final day, 17 August, championship bouts will start at 10 a.m. and conclude at 7 p.m. with the crowning of champions.
Ali Khouri, Board Member and Executive Director of the UAE Muay Thai and Kickboxing Federation, stated:
“We are pleased to announce the UAE Muay Thai Youth Championship, part of this season’s competition calendar and in line with the directives of H.E. Abdullah Saeed Al Neyadi, President of the Federation, to support youth ambitions and make the most of the summer break to hone emerging talents. The federation is also focusing on preparing the Muay Thai sector for next month’s Youth World Championship at Space 42 Arena — an important step towards achieving our goal of taking the sport to the highest levels.”
He added: “This championship is an ideal opportunity for clubs and fighters from inside and outside the UAE, and a vital platform for the federation to assess fighter performance and discover talent to represent the national team at the Youth World Championship. We are committed to ensuring the best organisational standards and providing all necessary resources to bring the youth national team to peak readiness for the upcoming global stage. We have completed all preparations for the tournament, keeping participation open to both domestic and international athletes to raise the competitive level and maximize the benefits gained — positively contributing to our efforts to expand the sport’s reach and develop our national teams.”
The championship stands as a crucial platform to assess young talents and prepare the UAE’s youth national team for the upcoming Youth World Championship. By inviting both local and international competitors, the tournament not only raises the competitive level but also supports the expansion of Muay Thai’s reach and the continued development of national teams.
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