The Space 42 Arena in Al Raha Beach, Abu Dhabi was filled to the bursting point for the 2024 Open UAE Championships. Five hundred fifty-one athletes participated representing 47 gyms.
H.E. Abdullah Saeed Al Neyadi, President of the UAE Muaythai Federation, who is also the Asian President of FAMA stated, “With the backing of our wise leadership, Muaythai is experiencing substantial growth, and the positive impact of these developments is evident in the elevated level of our championships. This progress not only enhances the experience of participants but also supports our broader goals of talent discovery and preparation for future competitions.”
He continued: “We are proud of the significant achievements made during the UAE Open Youth Muay Thai Championship. The high levels of competition over the past three days underscore the importance and value of the sport, as well as its growing presence in the UAE across all generations. The success of this championship fulfills the aspirations of both players and clubs, contributing to our ambitious plans to expand the sport’s base and strengthen the national teams with talented athletes across all categories and weight classes. We commend the role of the participating clubs and athletes in enriching the competitive atmosphere of the championship, and we extend our congratulations to all the winners in their respective categories.”
Many VIPs were present from the Sports Ministry and National Olympic Committee and certainly H.E. Sorayot Chasombat, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to the UAE.
UAE has definitely become one of the most dynamic muaythai federations in the world which has followed the strict IFMA Youth Development Programme which today sees the fruits of its labor and has made them one of the top countries in the world being the host of both the Asian and World Championships and very big news will come from the UAE in cooperation with IFMA and FAMA.
Congratulations to all the athletes, the ones that ended up on the podium and remember, there are many more opportunities to come within the IFMA world family.
