| Event: | Muaythai |
| Year: | 2022 |
| Venue: | Boutwell Memorial Auditorium |
| Dates: | 15–17 July 2022 |
| Num Events: | 12 |
| Competitors: | 96 |
| Nations: | 39 |
| Previous: | 2017 |
| Next: | 2025 |
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.[1] 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.[2] It was the second time of muaythai including in the World Games.[3]
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.[4]
Men will contest matches in these six weight classes:
Women will contest matches in these six weight classes:
See main article: List of Muay Thai practitioners at the 2022 World Games. 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 (one in each division). Host nation United States has reserved a spot in each of all 12 events.[5] [6]
All times are in local time (UTC−5), according to the official schedule correct as of July 2021.[7] [8] This schedule may be subject to change in due time.
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The following National Olympic Committees earned spots to compete, with the number of athletes in parentheses. 96 athletes from 39 NOCs are expected to participate.[9] United States was the only delegation to qualify the maximum number of entries (12 athletes total).
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