{
  "id": 6860948,
  "title": "Three Malaysians crowned world champions in Muay Thai",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/three-malaysians-crowned-world-champions-in-muay-thai",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-12T04:21:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/others/2026/09/1531093/three-malaysians-crowned-world-champions-muay-thai"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Malaysia's Muay Thai fighters claimed three world titles at the IFMA World Senior Muaythai Championships in Kosovo. Rabiatul Adawiyah Yunus became the first woman from her nation to win gold, in the under-24 48kg category, increasing her prospects of competing in the upcoming SEA Games.\n\nMarshall Jaydden Jerry secured gold in the men's Wai Kru discipline, adding to his previous victory at the IFMA World Invitational Muaythai Championship. Wassof Rumijam, the 2025 Thailand SEA Games gold medallist, earned silver in the men's 54kg Ring Combat category after narrowly losing to world champion Hamza Eren of Turkey in the final.\n\nNur Arisya Sofea claimed silver in the women's 45kg Ring Combat final, following a loss to Vietnam's Mai Hoang Khanh. However, she rebounded in the Technical Muay Thai (Tatami) discipline, defeating India's Ayushree Banerjee to secure gold.\n\nNational coach Bernard Radin expressed satisfaction with his team's performance in Kosovo, calling it an excellent opportunity to assess their readiness for the 2027 SEA Games. He emphasized the importance of mental strength, stating that athletes must maintain confidence when facing world champion competitors. Radin stressed that the status of opponents should not undermine athletes' confidence before stepping into the ring. The team's preparations for the 2027 SEA Games will encompass physical, technical, and mental aspects, with a focus on building confidence and handling pressure at the international level.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Muay Thai exponent Rabiatul Adawiyah Yunus won the gold medal in the women’s under-24 48kg category at the IFMA World Senior Muaythai Championships in Kosovo on Friday, strengthening her chances of representing Malaysia at next year’s SEA Games.",
  "key_points": [
    "Malaysia's Rabiatul Adawiyah Yunus wins first women's gold in under-24 48kg category.",
    "Marshall Jaydden Jerry adds to his previous victory with men's Wai Kru gold.",
    "Wassof Rumijam earns silver in men's 54kg Ring Combat before losing to world champion."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Malaysia's Muay Thai team gains momentum for the 2027 SEA Games with three world titles, boosting their confidence and readiness to compete at the international level.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}