From June 1 to June 9, 2024, the 2024 Muay Thai World Championship, organized by the International Federation of Muaythai Associations (IFMA), was held in the Greek city of Patras. More than 800 athletes from 70 countries participated in the competition, making it one of the largest events in the history of the sport.
Simultaneously, the tournament also included a medal contest among adults and youth under 23 years old. The Armenian team was represented by three athletes: Narek Khachikyan (57 kg), Roman Sedrakyan (60 kg), and Hayk Chilingaryan (60 kg, U23).
Narek Khachikyan (57 kg) demonstrated a high level of skill. In one of the bouts, he achieved an impressive victory over a strong Thai fighter. However, in the quarterfinals, Narek faced a serious opponent – the 2021 world champion, Darren Rolland from France. The fight ended with the Frenchman's victory with a score of 2-1. Despite this, many believe that Narek deserved to win and was unfairly judged. Ultimately, Darren Rolland became a two-time world champion.
Roman Sedrakyan (60 kg) and Hayk Chilingaryan (60 kg, U23) were unable to overcome the early stages and lost in their initial bouts.
Ovsep Aslanyan (51 kg), representing Russia, showed outstanding results and became the world champion.
The first place in the team medal standings was taken by the Russian team (AIN) with 14 gold, 9 silver, and 9 bronze medals. Thailand came in second with 6 gold, 5 silver, and 4 bronze medals. The Philippines rounded out the top three with 4 gold, 5 silver, and 1 bronze medal. The host of the tournament, Greece, also performed very well with 4 gold, 4 silver, and 7 bronze medals.
Results of the 2024 Muay Thai World Championship among men:
48 kg:
1. Supphanat Phetrak (Thailand).
2. Duc Le Hoang (Vietnam).
3. Amurlen Tugurov (AIN).
51 kg:
1. Ovsep Aslanyan (AIN).
2. Chalongchai Minindi (Thailand).
3. Mohamed Touizi (UAE).
54 kg:
1. Shamil Yermagambetov (Kazakhstan).
2. Salavat Isaev (AIN).
3. Joel Colaço (Portugal).
57 kg:
1. Daren Rolland (France).
2. Dmytro Shelesko (Ukraine).
3. Ali Kinanah (Iraq).
5. Narek Khachikyan (Armenia)
60 kg:
1. Mazhid Temaev (AIN).
2. Almaz Sarsembekov (Kazakhstan).
3. Mbaye Samb (France).
9. Roman Sedrakyan (Armenia).
63.5 kg:
1. Abil Galiyev (Kazakhstan).
2. Nguyen Doan Long (Vietnam).
3. Daniil Dzedavets (AIN).
67 kg:
1. Askhab Akhmedov (AIN).
2. Mohammed Mardi (UAE).
3. Manuel Fernandez (USA).
71 kg:
1. Konstantin Shakhtarin (AIN).
2. Thanet Nitutorn (Thailand).
3. Maxim Branis (Israel).
75 kg:
1. Gonçalo Noites (Portugal).
2. Tim Schlapbach (Switzerland).
3. Thotsaphon Saophanao (Thailand),
81 kg:
1. Artiom Livadari (Moldova).
2. Daniil Chashin (AIN).
3. Oliver-Mathias Kongsgård Hansen (Norway).
86 kg:
1. Vito Košar (Croatia).
2. Aaron Ortiz (USA).
3. Martello Jones (Canada).
91 kg:
1. Gadzhi Medzhidov (AIN).
2. Jakub Klauda (Czechia).
3. Ivan Bertić (Croatia).
+91 kg:
1. Oleh Pryimachov (Ukraine).
2. Dmitrii Vasenev (AIN).
3. Valiantsin Kapytou (AIN).