The national kickboxing team has won 25 medals (nine gold, seven silver, and nine bronze) at the World Championship for the 'Seniors' and 'Masters' categories, organized by the UAE Muay Thai and Kickboxing Federation at the Adnic Center in Abu Dhabi. The event saw the participation of 2,000 athletes from 150 countries, representing five continents.
This year's championship was marked by exceptional organization and garnered significant international attention, as it was held for the first time outside of Europe and in the Middle East. This reflects the UAE's status as a global sporting destination capable of hosting major international tournaments.
The UAE was represented by its largest-ever team for a kickboxing world championship, consisting of 92 athletes. This included the national team for athletes with determination, who delivered an exceptional performance that contributed to the UAE's success in the global event.
Abdullah Al Neyadi, Vice President of the International Federation of Muay Thai, President of the Asian and Arab Muay Thai Federations, and President of the UAE Muay Thai and Kickboxing Federation, had this to say:
'We take great pride in our national team's historic achievements at this world championship. We dedicate this success to our wise leadership, which has provided all the necessary means for excellence in sports and for our athletes.'
