2026 WBC Amazing Muaythai Festival
Team Australia Event Guide
📍 Event Location
Opening Ceremony - Rajadamnern Stadium
Thursday, June 25 - 14:00-15:30
Complimentary transport from Nimibutr Arena departs at 13:00
🗓️ Event Schedule
14:00-15:30 Opening Ceremony (Rajadamnern Stadium)
Transport departs 13:00 from Nimibutr Arena
11:30-19:00 Day 1 Competition
11:30-19:00 Day 2 Competition
11:30-19:00 Day 3 Competition
11:30-19:00 Gold Medal Finals
19:00-20:30 Medals & Awards Ceremony (subject to change)
Competition Days
📋 Mandatory Registration & First Weigh-In
Time: 09:00-12:30
Location: Assigned registration zones, Nimibutr Arena
⚠️ MANDATORY for ALL athletes
Required: National ID + printed medical waiver
This weigh-in is for monitoring purposes only
🎭 Opening Ceremony
Time: 14:00-15:30
Location: Rajadamnern Stadium
• Parade of team flags
• Cultural performances
• Official speeches
🚌 Free transport from Nimibutr Arena - departs 12:30
⚖️ Mandatory Weigh-Ins & Medical Checks
Time: 08:00-10:00
⚠️ Competing fighters only - bring national ID
❗ Failure to make weight = disqualification (no appeals)
🥊 Day 1 of Competition
Time: 11:30-19:00
Location: Nimibutr Arena
Championship bouts across all rings
👥 Fighters Competing Today
To be advised - check back for updates
⚖️ Mandatory Weigh-Ins & Medical Checks
Time: 08:00-10:00
⚠️ Competing fighters only
🥊 Day 2 of Competition
Time: 11:30-19:00
Location: Nimibutr Arena
👥 Fighters Competing Today
To be advised - check back for updates
⚖️ Mandatory Weigh-Ins & Medical Checks
Time: 08:00-10:00
⚠️ Competing fighters only
🥊 Day 3 of Competition
Time: 11:30-19:00
Location: Nimibutr Arena
👥 Fighters Competing Today
To be advised - check back for updates
⚖️ Mandatory Weigh-Ins & Medical Checks
Time: 08:00-10:00
⚠️ Competing fighters only
🏆 Gold Medal Finals
Time: 11:30-19:00
Location: Nimibutr Arena
Championship bouts across all rings
👥 Fighters Competing Today
To be advised - check back for updates
🥇 Medals & Awards Ceremony
Time: 19:00-20:30 (subject to change)
Location: Inside Nimibutr Arena
Important Links
Athlete & Coach Expectations
- Meeting Attendance: All team members are required to attend scheduled team meetings, briefings, and training sessions unless excused by the Team Manager.
- Mutual Support: Support your teammates before, during, and after their bouts. We win and lose as a team.
- Sportsmanship: Display respect for opponents, officials, and volunteers at all times. Shake hands, bow, and show humility in victory and grace in defeat.
- Appropriate Dress: Team uniforms must be worn at all official events. Dress professionally and modestly when representing Team Australia.
- Respect for Thai Culture: This event is held in Thailand. Show respect for local customs, traditions, and religious practices at all times.
- Language & Behavior: No profanity, aggression, or disrespectful behavior towards officials, coaches, or other athletes. Maintain composure at all times.
- Social Media: Represent Team Australia positively on all platforms. No negative posts about opponents, officials, or the event.
- Outdoor Training: If you choose to train outdoors, ensure it's in a permitted area. Do not train in public areas such as the street, out the front of businesses, or by a hotel pool. Consider those around you and find a suitable public area such as an approved park, recreational area or gym.
- Making Weight: You are expected to make weight on registration day (25th) and then each day you compete. Typically sauna suits and weight cutting is not allowed in the WBC venue as they do not endorse weight cutting techniques. If using these practices, ensure you are in a private space, away from WBC officials.
Parents & Supporters
- Support, Don't Coach: Leave coaching to the corner team. Your role is to support and encourage.
- Respect Officials: Do not argue with referees or judges. If you have concerns, speak privately with the Team Manager.
- Positive Environment: Model good sportsmanship for young athletes. No aggressive or negative behavior.
- Stay in Designated Areas: Follow event rules regarding spectator areas and restricted zones.
Fight Result Disputes
Parents and fighters will need to determine if they would like to dispute any fight results immediately post the bout and tell a head coach or team manager/coordinator.
Fighters are responsible for the fees required.
Consequences
Violations of this Code of Conduct may result in removal from the team, disqualification from competition, or other disciplinary action as determined by WBC Muay Thai Australia management.
Official Team Uniforms
Uniforms will be available for pick up at the Team Meeting in Bangkok on June 24th.
⚠️ Pre-Festival Protocols
Weight Category Changes
Final date to change: May 25, 2026
❌ After this date, ALL athletes must compete in their registered category
❌ No category changes, exceptions or appeals permitted
Weigh-In Schedule
June 25 (Registration Day): All athletes - monitoring purposes only
June 26-29 (Competition Days): Competing fighters only - official weigh-ins
⚠️ Failure to make weight on competition days = disqualification
Pre-Event Training
Due to different arrival dates and accommodation arrangements, pre-event training is left to individual choice.
If you would like training recommendations in Thailand, please contact your state representative.
If we become aware of any Team Australia group training plans, they will be posted here.
📋 Registration Requirements
Date: Thursday, June 25 | Time: 09:00-12:30
✅ Required Documents
- National ID (mandatory - bring physical copy)
- Completed & printed medical waiver (mandatory - no doc = no entry)
📍 Process
- Report to your assigned registration zone at Nimibutr Arena
- Present national ID and medical waiver
- Undergo first official weigh-in (monitoring only)
⚠️ Failure to register in person before 12:30 PM = disqualification
⚖️ Official Weigh-In Guidelines
❗ Strict No-Tolerance Policy
- One official attempt only
- Failure to make weight = disqualification (no appeals)
- Test scale available daily: 07:00-08:00
- 6-8 official weigh-in stations in operation
Youth Athletes (Under 18)
✅ 200-gram tolerance allowed
❌ Zero tolerance above this limit
⚠️ Sauna suits strictly prohibited
🏥 Medical Checks
Time: 08:00-10:00 (on days you compete)
✅ All fighters must complete medical examinations on each day they are scheduled to compete
✅ Pre-festival medical forms must be submitted on registration day (June 25)
📋 Download the medical declaration form from Important Links section below
🥊 Protective Equipment
Under-18 Contests
Full protective equipment mandatory:
- Head guards
- Elbow pads
- Shin guards
- Chest guards
✅ Provided by organizers
Adult Bouts
Required equipment:
- Head guards
- Elbow pads
- Shin guards
✅ Provided by organizers
⚠️ Female Fighters
❗ Must wear and bring own chest protectors
(All other equipment provided by organizers)
🙏 Wai Kru & Ram Muay
- Fighters must wear their mongkon into the ring
- Fighters must perform the ring-sealing ritual
- Bow respectfully before removing the mongkon in their corner
⚖️ Appeals Procedure
📝 How to Appeal
Time limit: Within 5 minutes of bout result
Location: Main administration table
💵 Fee
USD $500 (cash)
- ✅ Successful appeal: Full refund
- ❌ Rejected appeal: No refund
🎥 Process
- Submit written and signed appeal at main admin table
- Pay USD $500 appeal fee
- Expert Appeals Panel reviews video footage
- Decision announced
ALL DECISIONS ARE FINAL
ℹ️ Additional Information
👥 Cornering Protocol
• Corner coach names due by June 24
• Maximum 10 official coaches per team
• Only 2 registered coaches ringside per contest
🎥 Media Coverage
• All contests broadcast live (details TBA)
• Dedicated media team on-site
🎟️ Spectator Access
✅ Free admission for all spectators throughout the festival
🍜 Festival Village
• Thai & international food vendors
• Thai massage services
• Official festival merchandise