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Countdown to the 2022 South American Championships

admin3 — Sun, 16 Oct 2022 21:00:26 +0000

The Uruguayan Federation of Traditional Muaythai is ready to welcome the South American Muaythai delegations to the 32^nd South American Championships in Montevideo, Uruguay from October 21^st to 23^rd.

“The South American championship will be played between the governing national federations of each country that are affiliated with IFMA. Also in order to promote Muaythai South America, delegations that are processing the creation of a governing sports entity in their country may participate.” said Marcos Pereira, President of the Uruguayan Federation of Traditional Muaythai.

In order to ensure the best level of technical organisation, IFMA ITO from the region, Juliana Leite will be on-site as the official IFMA representative. Together with IFMA Senior ITO and Jury member Abby Nelson joining via zoom, they will be delivering a full-day seminar to the Uruguayan Referees & Judges prior to the start of the competition to ensure fair play and the safety of the athletes.

Buena Suerte to all the athletes and participants!!

The 2022 Nordic Championships

admin3 — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 21:00:32 +0000

The 2022 Nordic Championships, held from 11-13 November in Pajulahti, Finland.

The Nordic Championship event includes weight categories of Senior (Min Age 17, Max Age 40) and U23 (Min Age 17, Max Age 23) categories as per International Federation of Muaythai Associations (IFMA) rules.

The Finnish Muay Thai Association, host of this year’s edition, is looking forward to welcoming the Nordic IFMA to Pajulahti Finland.

Pajulahti, an outstanding sports and leisure Oasis is the only Olympic and Paralympic Training Center in Finland. Pajulahti is located to the east of Lahti, along the clean lake Iso-Kukkanen, just over an hour’s drive from the Helsinki-Vantaa airport.

The event is fully supported by the Pajulahti Olympic and Paralympic Training Center, which is ready waiting to welcome the best Nordic Muaythai athletes across the Nordic Countries to compete and strive for excellence, whilst observing the important pillars of honour, tradition, respect and fair play.

Technical Officials Seminar Scheduled for Finnish Muaythai Association

admin3 — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 21:00:23 +0000

The Finnish Muaythai Association is organising a course for its national referees and judges to be held on 16th October.

The course will be conducted by Senior International Technical Official, Vice-Chairman IFMA R&J Commission and Head Referee in Europe & Austria, Gunter Plank via Zoom from 10.00 – 16.00 local time.

As part of the ongoing development of the sport, the course is offered free of charge for members of the Finnish Muaythai Association.

In order to support the dissemination of knowledge of the sport and its technical rules and regulations, the session will be suitable as a refresher for current judges, those who want to become a judge, and anyone interested in the rules, such as competitors, enthusiasts, parents, etc.

Finnish Muaythai Association members can register here:

Course Schedule

10:00 – 11:00 / Eero Toiviainen
Special features of Finnish rules

11:00 – 15:30 / Günter Plank
Fundamental Requirements for being R & J
Rule 20: Awarding of Points
Rule 21: Decisions
Rule 22: Fouls
Rule 10: Athlete Equipment & Dress
Rule 12: The Second
Rule 14: Starting Contest
Rule 15 : Wai Kru
Rule 18: Referee
Rule 23: Knockdown

15:30 – 16:00 / Günter Plank
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Australia building on the youth towards Brisbane 2032

admin3 — Tue, 11 Oct 2022 21:00:18 +0000

The beautiful Gold Coast which is part of the Brisbane 2032 Olympics was the venue for the Australian Youth National Championship to decide on the Australian Team travelling to Turkey for the Youth World Championships 2023.

Australia, one of the top teams at the 2022 YWC in Malaysia, again, will travel with a strong delegation to Turkey. Muaythai Australia, the sole governing body of Muaythai in Australia, will continue with their youth development work to ensure that Australia will continue to grow towards the senior level.

Youth participants came from all over Australia and for some, it would have been easier to fly to Thailand then fly from west to east.

Muaythai Queensland, the organizer of the event, stated that the event exceeded all expectations.

IFMA would like to congratulate Muaythai Australia for creating this incredible opportunity for the Australian youth congratulating all the youth athletes for living their dreams and we look forward to seeing team Australia in Turkey for the IFMA Youth World Championships.

The Excellent Results of Junior League Games

admin3 — Fri, 16 Sep 2022 11:05:40 +0000

The beautiful Turkish city of Samsun will host the 2022 FISU University World Cup Combat Sports. Six Combat sports will participate in this 9-day event including boxing, karate, muaythai, sambo and wushu.

This special event will promote sporting, educational and cultural exchange, diversity, gender equality.
FISU, which is an important recognized federation by the IOC and a founding member of GAISF. FISU stands for excellence in mind and body and celebrates true friendship and sportsmanship.

Muaythai Regional Championships in Panay Passi, Philippines

admin3 — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 21:00:06 +0000

The sweet city at the heart of Panay Passi is the host for the Regional Muaythai championships from the 21st-24th of September.

The event, which is under the auspicious patronage of the Philippines Olympic Committee, Philippines Sports Commission and the Muaythai Association of the Philippines is another important step in the promotion and development of Muaythai in the Philippines.

The Muaythai Association of the Philippines has become one of the most thriving Muaythai associations both for Muaythai as a combat and cultural artform with the Philippines winning the Wai Kru and Mai Muaythai in the recent 2022 SEA Games and 2022 Youth World Championships.

Pearl Managuelod, the Secretary General of the Muaythai Association of the Philippines, who is also an Executive Board Member of the Philippines Olympic Committee, Vice President of the Asian Muaythai Federation and IFMA Executive Board Member, stated that the grass roots development of Philippines Muaythai has very much shown success not only in the athletes’ development but also in the coaches and officials with the Philippines ITO Ms. Mardel Vasquez Claro, the most outstanding ITO at the Senior World Championships in Abu Dhabi.

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The Governor of The Sports Authority Greets IFMA

admin3 — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 21:00:02 +0000

The Governor of the Sports Authority of Thailand made a special appearance to visit and support the IFMA athletes. Governor Doctor Gongsak Yodmani took the opportunity to go behind the scenes to greet the IFMA athletes from around the world and took time out to discuss and listen to their hopes and dreams.

The Governor was especially impressed with the efforts IFMA has been working on in regard to athletes and refugees from Afghanistan and Syria and also ensuring that Ukraine can participate. The Governor once again confirmed in person to the IFMA athletes that the Kingdom of Thailand is in full support of IFMA as the sole IOC-recognised organisation.

IFMA Pays Respects to President of The Paralympic Committee of Thailand

admin3 — Tue, 13 Sep 2022 21:00:40 +0000

IFMA would like to extend sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of Mr. Chutinant Bhirombhakdi, President of the Paralympic Committee of Thailand.

Mr. Chutinant Bhirombhakdi supported and believed in placing youth at the centre, giving them opportunities through sport.

The Paralympic Committee of Thailand and the visionary president Mr. Chitunant participated in the 2018 Sportaccord convention and the UTS Bangkok Youth Festival in which over 100 organisations and federations including IFMA participated with youth of all abilities.

In 2019 Mr. Chitunant was part of the UTS Bangkok Urban Youth Festival where he once again was there to support all youth towards a more inclusive society.

In 2020 at the World Virtual Youth Festival after being part for 5 days, he was one of the closing speakers, driven by his belief, standing for and with the youth on their change making journey.

UTS president and IFMA Secretary General Stephan Fox stated, we lost a true leader who believed strongly that sport has the power to change lives. He stood for non-discrimination, equality, the Paralympic movement and a true martial arts brother.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and loved ones in these difficult times.

Royal Thai Cup Australia

admin3 — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 21:00:37 +0000

IFMA’s close cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Royal Thai Embassies and Consulates continue to grow. This weekend saw important events with the Kingdom and the Ambassadors from many countries participating in these events.

In Kazakhstan, there were celebrations of their 30 years of relationship and Australia which hosted the Royal Thai Consulate General Cup.

Siam2Sydney was the promoter in alliance with Muaythai Australia, the sole recognized IFMA and WMC federation under the Australian Sports Commission which saw athletes from all parts of Australia to celebrate the 70 years of Australian and Thailand relationships.