Recap: World Games 2025 WAKO Kickboxing in Chengdu
WAKO Kickboxing Highlights from the World Games
From August 7 to 17, 2025, the international sports world turned its eyes to Chengdu, China, where the World Games were held. Among the sports on the program was Kickboxing, officially represented by WAKO (World Association of Kickboxing Organizations). At the Sichuan Provincial Gymnasium, the world’s best fighters faced off and delivered thrilling bouts at the highest level.
Success for CENTURY Europe
The athletes supported by CENTURY Europe secured several medals in Chengdu:
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Point Fighting -60 kg Women
🥇 Evelyn Neyens (GBR) – 1st Place
🥈 Alexandra Georgieva (BUL) – 2nd Place -
Point Fighting -70 kg Women
🥉 Tina Baloh (SLO) – 3rd Place -
Point Fighting -74 kg Men
🥉 Carvin Guiliano Burke (NED) – 3rd Place
With these results, the CENTURY Europe athletes convincingly proved they belong to the absolute world elite.
Golden Streak for the Kiraly Team
The renowned Kiraly Team also made waves, dominating several weight divisions:
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Point Fighting -63 kg Men
🥇 Roland Veres (HUN) – 1st Place -
Point Fighting -70 kg Women
🥇 Andrea Busa (HUN) – 1st Place -
Point Fighting -84 kg Men
🥇 Dimitrios Economo (GRE) – 1st Place
Three gold medals underscore the team’s exceptional strength and consistency on the international stage.
A Strong Signal for the Future
The World Games 2025 in Chengdu clearly showed that WAKO Kickboxing has long established itself in global sport. For the athletes of CENTURY Europe as well as the Kiraly Team, these Games were not only a sporting triumph but also an important signal for upcoming international competitions.
Congratulations to our sponsored team and our athletes! 🎉
Background: WAKO at the World Games
Since 2014, WAKO has been an official member federation of the IWGA (International World Games Association), which organizes the World Games.
At the 2025 Games in Chengdu, both kickboxing formats – Point Fighting and K-1 Style – were included in the program for the first time. This firmly establishes kickboxing within the international multi-sport event and continues to increase its global significance.
WAKO EQUIPMENT
POINT FIGHTING & KICKBOXING Our product lines are WAKO approved
The equipment from CENTURY Martial Arts is WAKO approved and designed for use in competition – even at the highest level. With this label, the protective gear is certified and authorized for future tournaments. The World Association of Kickboxing Organizations (WAKO) is the globally recognized governing body for kickboxing and is supported by the Global Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF). WAKO has more than 4 million members across 129 countries and organizes the Kickboxing World Championships every two years.
