From August 15–17, the city of Kitchener, Ontario became the beating heart of Canadian Muaythai as the Canadian Muaythai Open (CMTO) welcomed athletes from across the globe for its third annual edition. Organized by the Canadian Muaythai Federation, the CMTO continues to grow as a premier national tournament—championing skill development, international participation, and community spirit.
This year’s event saw a record 325 registered competitors from Canada, the United States, and a special delegation from Tunisia. The tournament featured divisions for Youth, Teen, Senior, and for the first time, a Masters category (ages 41–55)—highlighting Muaythai’s inclusivity across generations. After three days of intense competition, 68 champions were crowned at the 2025 Canadian Muay Thai Open.
In a special moment of recognition, Muaythai Canada presented scholarships to athletes who won gold at the 2024 IFMA Youth World Championships in Turkey. These scholarships were awarded by Muaythai Canada President Kru Alin Halmagean and Muaythai Ontario President Kru Dylan Benitez, who both encouraged and cheered on Canada’s finest youth as they prepare to represent the nation at the upcoming IFMA Youth World Championships in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Also in attendance was IFMA Official Kru Laura Vuculescu, reinforcing the event’s alignment with IFMA’s global standards of safety, fairness, and athlete development.
“Our goal is to help further the development and growth of Muaythai in Canada,” said the organizing team. “We want every participant to leave stronger, more skilled, and enriched by the experience of competing in a well-organized, safe, and inclusive event.”
With its growing reputation and commitment to excellence, the CMTO is not just a tournament—it’s a celebration of Muaythai’s values and a beacon for the sport’s future in North America.
Congratulations to all athletes, coaches, officials, and volunteers who made the 2025 Canadian Muaythai Open a resounding success.