The Spanish Kickboxing Team reaches the top of the world rankings with 15 medals and enters the Global Top Ten

 

El ADNEC Centre-Abu Dhabi It was the setting where more than 2.000 athletes from 82 nations competed in the kickboxing world championships between November 24 and 29. The Spanish delegation, made up of 26 athletes from tatami y give us a call or send an e-mailHe demonstrated an exceptional competitive level, cementing an unprecedented success for this sport in Spain.

 

Jordi Requejo, World Best Fighter of Ring Sport

 

One of the highlights of the championship was the recognition given to Jordi Requejo, who was appointed World's Best Fighter in the specialty of ring sportThis prestigious award had never before been won by a Spanish competitor, highlighting his dominance among more than 600 male ring athletes. Requejo defeated top-caliber rivals from Kazakhstan, Canada, Uzbekistan, and the United Arab Emirates, culminating his feat in a exciting finale against a fighter from Israel.

 

A Golden Debut for Parakickboxing

 

The World Cup in the United Arab Emirates was also a pioneering event, incorporating the [format] for the first time. ParakickboxingThis milestone underscores the values ​​of overcoming adversity and inclusion in sport. Spain, a leading country in this movement internationally, presented a delegation of 11 representatives who gave a performance truly impressive.

 

Spanish parakickboxers were the first to win medals for the nation in this inclusive sport, achieving a total of 6 gold and 5 silver medals between the senior and veteran categories.

 

The Spanish Federation of Kickboxing and Muaythai (FEKM) considers this inclusion crucial. Jesus Eguía, president of FEKM and head of the para&inclusive department of WAKO International, has been a key figure in this innovative trajectory, ensuring that parakickboxing is part of all national and international competitions.

 

Institutional support

 

During the competition days, the national team received support and encouragement from the Spanish ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, Don Emilio Pin Cobos, who went to the facilities along with Don Ramón Valbuena Velasco y Don Raúl Torres Muñoz to enjoy the fights and support the athletes.