About 800 athletes from more than 60 countries will compete in Ilia, Greece, from Nov. 6 to 16, with the opening ceremony in Ancient Olympia on Nov. 8.
What we know
- The championships run Nov. 6 to 16, 2026, with about 800 athletes from more than 60 countries expected.
- Bouts take place at the Ilis Congress Center in the Aldemar Olympian Village, Skafidia, Ilia.
- The opening ceremony is Sunday, Nov. 8 at the International Olympic Academy in Ancient Olympia.
- The Hellenic Muaythai Federation organizes the event with IFMA; the Region of Western Greece is co-organizer.
- The program includes Para and Special Muaythai categories plus Wai Kru and Mai Muay events.
- Greece won 26 medals at the recent European Championships in Paris: 7 gold, 13 silver, 6 bronze.
Greece is about to host a youth world championship in Muaythai, a sport whose governing body, IFMA, is fully recognized by the International Olympic Committee. Around 800 athletes from more than 60 countries are expected in Ilia from Nov. 6 to 16.
The Hellenic Muaythai Federation is organizing the event with IFMA. The Region of Western Greece is co-organizer and gives its patronage. The Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports, the Ministry of Tourism and the Municipality of Ancient Olympia have also lent their patronage.
The opening ceremony will be held at the International Olympic Academy in Ancient Olympia, with the national delegations present. The fights themselves move to the Ilis Congress Center inside the Aldemar Olympian Village in Skafidia.
The program goes beyond standard bouts. It includes Para and Special Muaythai categories and the Wai Kru and Mai Muay events, which showcase the sport's traditions. Educational and cultural activities are planned for participants.
The host nation arrives with momentum. At the recent European Championships in Paris, the Greek team won 26 medals: 7 gold, 13 silver and 6 bronze. Young Greek athletes now get the chance to chase world honors in front of a home crowd.
What to watch next: the Nov. 8 opening ceremony, then the start of competition at Skafidia, where Greece's youth team will try to build on its European results.
The Hellenic Muaythai Federation is organizing the event with IFMA. The Region of Western Greece is co-organizer and gives its patronage. The Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports, the Ministry of Tourism and the Municipality of Ancient Olympia have also lent their patronage.
The opening ceremony will be held at the International Olympic Academy in Ancient Olympia, with the national delegations present. The fights themselves move to the Ilis Congress Center inside the Aldemar Olympian Village in Skafidia.
The program goes beyond standard bouts. It includes Para and Special Muaythai categories and the Wai Kru and Mai Muay events, which showcase the sport's traditions. Educational and cultural activities are planned for participants.
The host nation arrives with momentum. At the recent European Championships in Paris, the Greek team won 26 medals: 7 gold, 13 silver and 6 bronze. Young Greek athletes now get the chance to chase world honors in front of a home crowd.
What to watch next: the Nov. 8 opening ceremony, then the start of competition at Skafidia, where Greece's youth team will try to build on its European results.
- Summary
- About 800 athletes from more than 60 countries will compete in Ilia, Greece, from Nov. 6 to 16, with the opening ceremony in Ancient Olympia on Nov. 8.
- Key points (one per line)
- About 800 athletes from more than 60 countries are expected at the IFMA Youth World Muaythai Championships 2026
Bouts run Nov. 6-16 at the Ilis Congress Center, Aldemar Olympian Village, Skafidia
Opening ceremony is Sunday, Nov. 8 at the International Olympic Academy in Ancient Olympia
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