ABU DHABI: The UAE Open Muay Thai Championship for men and women will be held at Festival Arena in Dubai from Oct. 25 to 27, the organizers have announced.
The championship, organized by the UAE Muay Thai and Kickboxing Federation, is open to local and international athletes aged 16 to 40.
The contest will feature 12 weight divisions for the 16 to 17 age group, 10 for the under-23 category, and 13 for seniors.
Ali Khouri, executive director and board member of the federation, highlighted the importance of the event.
“It underscores our continuous efforts to grow the sport and create meaningful opportunities for athletes to gain valuable experience.
“This championship paves the way for a generation of athletes to embrace professionalism and responsibility.
“Not only will it facilitate talent discovery, but it will also foster the growth of Muay Thai, aligning with the federation’s long-term development plans.”
He added: “Under the leadership of His Excellency Abdullah Saeed Al-Neyadi, we are focused on developing strategies and setting goals that contribute to the excellence of Muay Thai in the UAE and its recognition on major international platforms.”
Registration is open until Oct. 20 through the federation’s channels.
