Muay Thai Festival to Celebrate the 72nd Birthday of His Majesty the King The 2024 FIFA Youth Amateur World Championship "IFMA Youth World Championships 2024" will be held at Paragon Hall, Siam Paragon from 13-19 September. Under the Royal Patronage (AMTAT) and the Sports Authority of Thailand (CAT) The tournament was held to expand the base of Muay Thai around the world. It also meets the policies of the Thai government under the leadership of the Ms. Patongtarn Shinawatra, the Prime Minister, in pushing "Muay Thai" to become a soft power, with young Muay Thai fighters from all over the world, IFMA members participating in the competition, about 2,000 athletes and 1,500 related people, a total of about 3,500 people, which is expected to create an economic value of 500-1,000 million baht for Thailand. As for the Thai youth Muay Thai athletes, 26 people participated in the competition, divided into 13 men and 13 women, with Channel 9 MCOTHD30 live shooting as usual from 16.00 to 17.00 every day. On 16 Septem ber, the 2024 FIFA Youth World Amateur Muay Thai Championship "IFMA Youth World Championships 2024" entered its fourth day of competition, which became increasingly intense, with 156 pairs of matches and quarterfinals and semi-finals, with 14 Thai fighters competing in a total of 14 divisions. The highlight was the women's 30 kg category, aged 10-11 years old, semi-finals of the "Nakhon Si Sports School Party". Petchkum defeat Salima Isangalina The Individual Neutral Athlete (AIN) 29-28 advanced to the final for the first time in Muay Thai against Jessica Martinez from the United States. Other Results: Men's 38 kg, 12-13 years old, Quarterfinals: "Genius A.Oud Udon" Krishna Hoikaew defeat Artyom Volkov from Kazakhstan 30-27 advanced to the semifinals against Eli Grimaldo of the United States. Women's 42 kg, 14-15 years old, Quarterfinals "Golden Letters" Anusara Nun Iad defeated Lala Gomez of Portugal 30-27 to advance to the semi-finals against Varvara Peramotava, a fighter from neutral countries. Men's 4 5 kg 14-15 years old Quarterfinals "Petchshogun Khon Kaen Sports School" Pattaranan Pikulwilai defeat Alrayan Esmeckna of Jordan 30-27 qualified for the playoffs against Jan Brix Ramiskal of the Philippines and guaranteed a bronze for the Muay Thai team. Women's 45 kg, 16-17 years old, quarter-finals, "Charm Ngam, Kamnanchet Muang Chon" Niracha Tangjiu Against Maftuna Kusanova from Uzbekistan 30-27 to qualify against Uliana. Krizanova, a fighter from neutral nationals. Men's 48 kg, 16-17 years old, quarter-finals, "Diesel Lek, S.Sritong" Tassanim Kotrpakdee Won on points Timur Schreiner. The neutral national fighter 29-28 advanced to the semifinals against Turkey's Mert Gounei. Women's 48 kg 16-17 years old Quarter-finals "Thidaploy Adult Student" Thidarat Kanburi defeated Ozke Soyunchu of Turkey 30-27 advanced to the semi-finals against Shoirakon Abdukolikova of Uzbekistan. Men's 51 kg 14-15 years old Quarterfinals "Apidej Surat Gyms" Kanjana Beat the score Morocco's Anuar Elaitari 29-28 advanced to the semi-finals against Nazar Lelewkevic. Fighters from neutral countries Men's 51 kg 16-17 years old Quarterfinals "Leading the Procession Bangkok Sports School" Sittnon Damniam defeated Ahmet Akai Dalkiran of Turkey 29-28 to advance to the semi-finals against Valiard Lotfi of Belgium. Meanwhile, in the men's 30 kg category, aged 10-11 years, the semi-finals of "Petchkafuse SSS.Dr. Pramet" Phacharawat. Wiang Wiset lost to Sevorod Bachutov. The boxer from the neutral country won the bronze medal 27-30, the men's 42 kg category aged 12-13 years old in the quarterfinals of "Angie Bird Nakhon Si Sports School". Kongkiat Kraiwichian lost to Abdullah Hussain from Iraq 28-29 Men's 54 kg (16-17 years old) Quarter-finals "Fino Ch. Ketuvina" Vivithwint Lane did good defeating Nikita Kutz of Ukraine 27-30 and Women's 51 kg (16-17 years old) Quarter-finals "Petchsiam Surat Gyms" Laksika Kanjana lost to Milana Kyrgyzstan's Shihshabegova 27-30, Men's 57 kg, 16-17 years old, Quarterfinals. Songkran Konsap lost to Bashir Lui di from Belgium 27-30. Summary of the performance of Thai boxers today: 14 divisions, 1 finalist, 1 semi-finalist, 1 bronze medal, 8 bronze guaranteed playoffs, and 4 quarterfinals. Anna Kuzmuk, the manager of the Polish national Muay Thai team, said that this is the fourth time she has come to Thailand. "When we came to compete, it was quite busy, so we couldn't go anywhere. Most of them travel mainly in Bangkok. But after the competition, I would like to continue to visit Koh Samui or Pattaya." When asked about Thai food, Kuzmuk said that Thai food is excellent. The first time you eat it, it may feel spicy, but as you eat it, you will feel spicy. It was delicious and made me eat more and more. My favorite menu is the green curry, and the other is Pad Thai, which I think everyone likes too. Meanwhile, Finn de Jong, a boxer from the Netherlands. revealed that this is the second time he has visited Thailand. Previously, he came 4 years ago to compete in a Muay Thai tournament as well. Thailand is a wonder ful country. There is a good culture, and Thai food itself is also very delicious, especially Pad Thai which is considered a favorite dish. "After the competition, I want to continue my trip, usually I like to go to Phuket or to the southern region where there are many islands such as Koh Samui, etc." When asked by a reporter what made him interested in playing Muay Thai, De Jong said that he could not say why, but he started playing at the age of 7 and then continued to train to become the best athlete. Source: Thai News Agency