Iraqi fighter Al-Tekreeti reaches final at IFMA World Muay Thai Championship

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Iraqi Muay Thai athlete Mustafa Al-Tekreeti has advanced to the gold-medal match at the 2026 IFMA World Muay Thai Championship in Kuala Lumpur, defeating his opponent in the semifinal round to keep his title run alive. Al-Tekreeti, competing in his weight class, is now preparing to face his final opponent as he bids to bring a championship medal back to Iraq. The tournament, organized by the International Federation of Muay Thai Associations (IFMA), has drawn athletes from around the world. His progress through the bracket has reinforced Iraq's presence on the international Muay Thai scene, according to the Iraqi delegation accompanying the team. Members of the Iraqi contingent celebrated after the semifinal victory. The championship is being held in Kuala Lumpur, with the final scheduled in the coming days. No further details on Al-Tekreeti's opponent or the exact date of the final were immediately available.