Damian Collins, Lebohang Ramakoae, Given Msiza and Richard David Spagnolo from the South African Muaythai Federation are currently flying the South African flag high at the IFMA Muaythai World Championships 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
The World Championships see Muaythai athletes from over 80 countries competing on the world stage and for some of the athletes from Team SA it’s their first time travelling and competing internationally.Collins won his fight with a TKO in the first round on Saturday against Samar Sarkar from India, while Spagnolo defeated his opponent Alish Acharya from Nepal. Msiza progressed after his match against Jakhongir Muhammadi from Uzbekistan on Monday.
This tournament is important as it’s the first of a series of qualifying events for the World Combat Games happening in Riyadh in Saudi Arabia in 2023. Gold medallists in this event will automatically qualify for the World Combat Games. It's the first time the World Championships are taking place since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and since the announcement made by the Olympic Committee at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 recognising Muaythai as an official Olympic sport.
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