World Championships: Iraq’s Mustafa Al Tekreeti reaches Muay Thai final (opens original article in a new tab)

Iraqi Muay Thai athlete Mustafa Al-Tekreeti reached the final of the 2026 IFMA World Championships after defeating opponents from Ukraine and Brazil.

• Iraqi Muay Thai athlete Mustafa Al-Tekreeti advanced to the 2026 IFMA World Championships final in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
• Al-Tekreeti defeated a Ukrainian opponent 29-28 in the semi-finals and previously knocked out a Brazilian fighter in the quarter-finals.
• He will face a Russian fighter in the gold medal match on June 25, 2026.