15 Jun
Brasília is the stage for the FISU World University Championship Combat Sports 2026, and muaythai has been one of the most electrifying disciplines. Across the first days of competition, athletes have shown remarkable skill and determination, with several names emerging as strong contenders for gold.
Women’s Highlights
–48kg Division: Turkey’s Özlem Melek Korkmaz advanced to the final after defeating Brazil’s Karla Beatriz Oliveira. She will face Austria’s Kincsö Olah, who overcame Thailand’s Khanruethai Phubunpluk.
–51kg Division: Slovakia’s Lea Tanáčová eliminated Brazil’s Giovana Henrique da Silva, positioning herself as a title favorite.
–54kg Division: Poland’s Martyna Dominczak and Thailand’s Nirawan Tangchio secured their spots in the final.
–57kg Division: Brazil’s Sthefanny Oliveira will face France’s Elouardi Yasmine in a highly anticipated final.
–60kg Division: Maria Eduarda Ferreira (BRA) and Sude Nur Basancı (TUR) are set for a decisive clash.
–63.5kg Division: Czech athlete Adéla Kolínská continues her strong campaign.
Men’s Highlights
–57kg Division: Rodion Morozov (UKR), Yasin Muhittin Can (TUR), Lucas Kano (SWE), and Aldulmalik Alomari (KSA) reached the semifinals.
–63.5kg Division: Ukraine’s Dmytro Rudenok and Czech fighter René Hrabica stood out with decisive wins.
–67kg Division: Bruno Rafael Bernardi (BRA) remains in contention, alongside Mexico’s Luis Emilio Gonzalez and Thailand’s Natchaphon Charucharit.
–71kg Division: Turkey’s Muhammed Karayılan and Hungary’s Dominik Horváth advanced to the semifinals.
–75kg Division: Michal Pakiž (CZE) and Valentin Hammani (FRA) are among the favorites.
–81kg Division: Isa Taşdemir (TUR), Paulo Arthur Santos Maia (BRA), Jad Mansour (LBN), and Vojtěch Sosna (CZE) are battling for a place in the final.
For full real-time results, visit the official competition page: https://championships-results.fisu.net/#/discipline/KTE/schedule/daily/2026-06-09
Explore the official event photos capturing the best moments from the championship: https://www.flickr.com/photos/cbdufotos/albums/
The finals, scheduled until June 11, promise to crown new university muaythai champions.
https://worlduniversitysports.web.viewlift.com/