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The World Combat Games 2023 in Riyadh witnessed an enthralling display of strength, tradition, and inclusivity as the ancient martial art of muaythai took to the stage of the Cultural Square on Sunday 29th October. Also known as the ‘art of 8 limbs’ muaythai utilizes eight points of contact, including fists, shins, knees, and elbows, and features a rich history filled with breathtaking displays of athleticism. In a celebration of heritage and culture, the Wai Kru and Mai Muay divisions emerged as full medal events, emphasizing the preservation of Muaythai’s centuries-old traditions. Both male and female divisions, along with a …
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – In the heart of Riyadh, the passion of the World Combat Games 2023 continues to resonate, not only within the beautiful venue of King Saud University but also across the international schools around Riyadh. Dedicated to nurturing sport values, respect, and inclusivity among the youth, the Games have successfully brought their magic and passion to the future generations. United Through Sports (UTS), alongside the Saudi Arabian Local Organising Committee, partnered with the Saudi Arabia National Olympic & Paralympic Committee, Ministry Of Sport and Saudi Olympic Academy, to bring positive impact by merging education and …
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – The 2023 World Combat Games in Riyadh has been showcasing innovative para and special disciplines across its 16 featured martial arts. This global platform has provided athletes of varying abilities the opportunity to exhibit their talents and capabilities on an international scale.Inspired by the Paralympics and Special Olympics, athletes with physical and intellectual disabilities have been given an equal stage to shine. Six of the martial arts have taken an active inclusive approach to the games and the debut of Armwrestling in the World Combat Games is one such sport. Armwrestling is a discipline that requires …
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Ju-Jitsu athletes have taken to the mats on the 26th of October in the all-inclusive multisport event, the World Combat Games 2023 in the associated competition discipline for people with determination (POD) called Ne-Waza. Ju-Jitsu, also known as Yawara, is an ancient Japanese martial art with origins dating back to the sixteenth century. As the legend is told, Shirobei Akiyama witnessed how the branches of most trees broke during a blizzard, while the more elastic branches of the willow bent and efficiently freed themselves from the snow. From this realisation, the ‘Gentle Art’, or ‘Art of …
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – The 2023 World Combat Games, hosted in the beautiful capital city of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is the first multi-sport all-inclusive event, featuring 16 recognised and non-recognised combat sports and martial arts, showcasing the skills of athletes of all abilities. Across the 16 sports, 6 have worked and adapted with dedication to include a special and/or para discipline. These sports are: Armwrestling, Aikido, Ju Jitsu, Muaythai, Savate, and Sambo. The World Combat Games has taken an active role encouraging the international sport community to make a commited move towards a more inclusive sporting environment, where …
