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<h3 style="line-height: 2;"><span style="font-family: 'Avenir Medium';"><strong><em>Talk about breaking records! </em>The UAE Muay Thai Championship is set to launch on Friday, February 14, at Space 42 Arena, Al Raha Beach, Abu Dhabi, bringing together an unprecedented 824 fighters from 61 clubs across the UAE and beyond. </strong></span></h3>
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<p style="line-height: 2;"><span style="font-family: 'Avenir Medium';">This milestone event marks one of the largest Muay Thai competitions in the region&rsquo;s history, reflecting the sport&rsquo;s rapid growth and popularity.</span></p>
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<h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 2;"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Avenir Medium';">A Tournament of Unmatched Scale</span></strong></h2>
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 2;"><span style="font-family: 'Avenir Medium';">Organized by the UAE Muay Thai and Kickboxing Federation, the championship will run for three days, concluding on February 16. For the first time, matches will be held simultaneously across four rings, ensuring an action-packed experience for fighters and fans alike.</span></p>
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<p style="line-height: 2;"><br><span style="font-family: 'Avenir Medium';">Alongside the UAE&rsquo;s top clubs, the championship will welcome international teams from Uzbekistan, Iraq, Lebanon, Algeria, Palestine, Libya, Tunisia, Morocco, and Saudi Arabia, further elevating the level of competition.</span></p>
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<h3 style="line-height: 2;"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Avenir Medium';">A total of 183 coaches will oversee the participating clubs, while 60 referees will officiate the fights, ensuring fair play and high-standard officiating throughout the tournament.</span></strong></h3>
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<h2><br><strong><span style="font-family: 'Avenir Medium';">A New Era for Muay Thai in the UAE&nbsp;</span></strong></h2>
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 2;"><span style="font-family: 'Avenir Medium';">The UAE Muay Thai Championship is a key event in the UAE Muay Thai and Kickboxing Federation&rsquo;s annual calendar, kicking off the 2025 tournament season. It serves as a platform for skill development, talent discovery, and fostering national team prospects across various age divisions.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 2;"><br><br><span style="font-family: 'Avenir Medium';">Fighters aged 8 to 23 will compete across multiple weight categories tailored to their age groups. The event schedule includes:</span><br><br><em><span style="font-family: 'Avenir Medium';">Weigh-ins and medical check-ups: Wednesday, February 12, in Abu Dhabi and Dubai / </span><span style="font-family: 'Avenir Medium';">Opening fights: Friday, February 14, from 2PM / </span><span style="font-family: 'Avenir Medium';">Day 2 bouts: Saturday, February 15, from 11AM</span></em><br><em><span style="font-family: 'Avenir Medium';">&nbsp;&amp; Final matches: Sunday, February 16, from 11AM.</span></em></p>
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<h2><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt; font-family: 'Avenir Medium';">A Defining Moment for Regional Muay Thai</span></strong></h2>
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 2;"><span style="font-family: 'Avenir Medium';">Ali Khouri, Board Member of the UAE Muay Thai and Kickboxing Federation, expressed his pride in the championship&rsquo;s record-breaking participation, stating:</span><br><br><em><span style="font-family: 'Avenir Medium';">&ldquo;We are thrilled by the overwhelming response, which underscores the strong engagement from athletes, clubs, and the Muay Thai community both locally and internationally. This championship sets a new benchmark for the sport in the UAE, not just in terms of participation but also in the level of competition we anticipate."</span></em></p>
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