Muaythai crowns champions at Brasília 2026 FISU World University Championship Combat Sports

The Muaythai competitions at the FISU World University Championship Combat Sports 2026, held in Brasília, concluded with intense matches of the highest technical level. Over several days, university athletes from different countries showcased discipline, strength, and strategy, turning the event into a true celebration of the sport. Spectators witnessed thrilling contests that revealed new talents and reaffirmed established names on the international stage.

The championship not only crowned individual champions but also highlighted the collective spirit of the delegations. Each victory was the result of rigorous preparation and dedication, reflecting the growth of Muaythai as a university discipline and its importance within FISU’s combat sports program. The vibrant atmosphere in Brasília reinforced the city’s role as an international sports hub and demonstrated the strength of the academic community in sport.

With medals awarded across multiple categories, the event consolidated countries such as Turkiye, Czechia, and Thailand among the main protagonists of the competition. Beyond individual titles, the team ranking revealed a balance between tradition and renewal, with emerging delegations gaining ground and showing that university Muaythai is experiencing a moment of global expansion.

Women’s Categories
–45kg  
Gold: Somsri Klinpaka (Thailand)

–48kg  
Gold: Özlem Melek Korkmaz (Turkiye)
Silver: Kincsö Olah (Austria)
Bronze: Karla Beatriz Oliveira Dos Santos (Brazil) / Khanruethai Phubunpluk (Thailand)

–51kg  
Gold: Lea Tanáčová (Slovakia)
Silver: Laksika Laksika (Thailand)
Bronze: Giovana Henrique Da Silva (Brazil)

–54kg  
Gold: Martyna Dominczak (Poland)
Silver: Nirawan Tangchio (Thailand)
Bronze: Andrieze Silva Santos (Brazil) / İklim Özdemir (Turkiye)

–57kg  
Gold: Irena Smolíková (Czechia)
Silver: Sthefanny Oliveira Souza Costa (Brazil)
Bronze: Elouardi Yasmine (France) / Soha Alfar (Saudi Arabia)

–60kg  
Gold: Sude Nur Basancı (Turkiye)
Silver: Maria Eduarda Ferreira Dos Santos (Brazil)
Bronze: Lena Brunner (Austria) / Lorena Fuentes Alcazar (Spain)

–63.5kg  
Gold: Adéla Kolínská (Czechia)
Silver: Aysha Medina Abid (Norway)
Bronze: Laura Bernardi De Oliveira Da Silva (Brazil)

Men’s Categories
–57kg  
Gold: Yasin Muhittin Can (Turkiye)
Silver: Rodion Morozov (Ukraine)
Bronze: Aldulmalik Alomari (Saudi Arabia) / Lucas Kano (Sweden)

–63.5kg  
Gold: Dmytro Rudenok (Ukraine)
Silver: René Hrabica (Czechia)
Bronze: Abdulaziz Bin Mubrad (Saudi Arabia) / Tamas Kristof Seffer (Hungary)

–67kg  
Gold: Andrei Avramov (Moldova)
Silver: Luis Emilio Gonzalez Garcia (Mexico)
Bronze: Natchaphon Charucharit (Thailand) / Bruno Rafael Bernardi De Oliveira Da Silva (Brazil)

–71kg  
Gold: Dominik Horváth (Hungary)
Silver: Muhammed Karayılan (Turkiye)
Bronze: Guilherme Silva De Moura (Brazil) / Aaron Manuel Molina Ramirez (Mexico)

–75kg  
Gold: Valentin Hammani (France)
Silver: Michal Pakiž (Czechia)
Bronze: Carlos Eduardo Checon (Brazil) / Juan Seif (Lebanon)

–81kg  
Gold: İsa Taşdemir (Turkiye)
Silver: Vojtěch Sosna (Czechia)
Bronze: Jad Mansour (Lebanon) / Paulo Arthur Santos Maia (Brazil)

Team Ranking
Turkiye (4 gold, 1 silver, 3 bronze)
Czechia (2 gold, 4 silver)
Thailand (2 gold, 2 silver, 2 bronze)