The UAE Open Muay Thai Championship for Men and Women kicked off on Friday evening at Dubai’s Festival Arena, featuring 235 competitors from 44 clubs both locally and internationally.
Organized by the UAE Muay Thai and Kickboxing Federation, the championship will run through Sunday, October 27.
This year’s event highlights the UAE’s emerging status as a key hub for Muay Thai on regional and global stages.
Athletes from countries including Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt, Jordan, Oman, Libya, Iraq, Tunisia, Uzbekistan, and China are competing across various age groups and weight categories.
The opening day featured 58 preliminary matches, with semi-finals set for Saturday and the finals along with the awards ceremony concluding the tournament on Sunday.
After thorough medical screenings and official weigh-ins, an exciting lineup of matchups has been established.
Fans are invited to join the action, with free admission available to experience the live tournament atmosphere and support their favourite athletes.
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— UAE MuayThai & Kickboxing Federation (@uaemkfed) October 25, 2024
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📍Festival Arena Dubai
Here, champions from various clubs gather to compete in the UAE Open Muay Thai Championship.#UAEMKFed 🥊 pic.twitter.com/N55s1Mf3qK
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