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Filipina Muay Thai athlete claims no. 1 in world rankings
Filipina athlete Islay Erika Bomogao has claimed the top spot in the 45kg elite category of the International Federation of Muaythai Associations.
Following her gold-medal victory at last year’s IFMA World Muaythai Championship in Bangkok, Thailand, Bomogao, soared to No. 1 position with a cumulative 1,920 points, amassed from her performances in various international competitions.
Photo Courtesy: Islay Erika Bomogao Facebook Page
“This exceptional Filipina World Champion ignites the world stage, her brilliance inspiring countless athletes across the nation. Now crowned as #1 ranked IFMA 45 kg female elite athlete, Islay Erika Bomogao sets a new standard of excellence. Congratulations, Islay, on this monumental achievement! Your triumph fills our hearts with pride,” Muaythai Association of the Philippines’ statement on its official Facebook page.
Trailing her in the world rankings is Huynh Ha Huu Hieu of Vietnam with 1,560 points, followed by Saudi Arabia’s Hattan Alsaif in third with 1,372 points, Alena Liashkevich (AIN) in fourth with 720 points, and Sweden’s Camiella Adanielsson in fifth with 640 points.
Joining the esteemed ranks of Phillip Delarmino, the Filipino athlete who secured gold in the 2021 edition of the IFMA Worlds, Bomogao becomes the first Filipina and only the second Filipino to claim a world title in the IFMA World Muaythai Championships.
