Muaythai at the 2022 World Games
The muaythai tournaments at the 2022 World Games in Birmingham, Alabama, United States were held from 15 to 17 July 2022 at the Boutwell Memorial Auditorium. Originally scheduled to take place in 2021, the Games were rescheduled for July 2022 as a result of the 2020 Summer Olympics postponement due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was the second time of muaythai including in the World Games.
Competition format
The number of weight classes for men was reduced from 8 to 6, with the women's weight classes having a corresponding increase from 3 to 6. It was the first time that Muaythai event achieved full gender equality.Men will contest matches in these six weight classes:
Women will contest matches in these six weight classes:
Qualification
A total of 96 athletes could qualify for muaythai at the 2022 World Games. Each National Olympic Committee could enter a maximum of 12 muaythai practitioners. Host nation United States has reserved a spot in each of all 12 events.Competition schedule
All times are in local time, according to the official schedule correct as of July 2021. This schedule may be subject to change in due time.| QF | Quarterfinals | SF | Semifinals | F | Finals |