Youth combat sports championships conclude in UAE and Saudi Arabia

The Emirates Youth Muay Thai Championship is concluding in Abu Dhabi at the Mubadala Dome in Al Jazira Club. Organized by the Emirates Muaythai and Kickboxing Federation as part of the ‘Emirates Champions Season 2026-2027’, the event features 790 male and female participants representing 51 clubs across the country. The competition includes athletes aged 6 to 17 competing across 198 weight categories following International Muaythai Federation (IFMA) regulations.

In Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom Taekwondo Championship for youth and girls has concluded at the Riyadh Club. The tournament involved 47 teams and 269 athletes. In the male category, Al Hilal secured first place with 616 points, followed by Al Harq with 541 points. In the female category, Al Qadsiah took the top position with 401 points, ahead of Al Shabab and Al Riyadh.