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19.12.2016
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During their recent visit to Birmingham/Alabama, José Perurena, President of the International World Games Association, and CEO Joachim Gossow met representatives of the Birmingham Local Organizing Committee (BOC) and Chester Wheeler, responsible for marketing and media within the United States Olympic Committee (USOC). During the sessions they set up the framework for close cooperation in the lead-up […]
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16.12.2016
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Yesterday’s Press Conference hosted by IFMA to announce and celebrate their recent IOC recognition was one that was watched by IFMA members, stakeholders, muaythai fans and members of the world sporting family across the globe. Both international and national press and media filled the Grand Ballroom at the Grande Sheraton Sukhumvit Hotel together with honoured […]
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14.12.2016
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December 6th 2016 will be forever remembered as the historical day when the sport and art of muaythai via the International Federation of Muaythai Amateur was recognised by the International Olympic Committee. Muaythai is many hundred years old, but this major milestone will pave the way for the future as muaythai now sits on the same table […]
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13.12.2016
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Hundreds of year old traditions came alive on December 5th at the WMC and IFMA King Rama 9 Memorial Muaythai Tournament when over 200 leading masters from all Muaythai styles male and female from all regions of Thailand came together in a very special ceremony. Grom Tanai Luek have always been the guards of masters […]
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07.12.2016
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Muaythai is a martial art and combat sport with over 1,000 years of tradition, but December 6th 2016 will shape the next 1,000 years, as muaythai was granted provisional recognition by the IOC Executive Board. In an official letter to IFMA President Dr. Sakchye Tapsuwan, the IOC congratulated IFMA “on its achievements in the development […]
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06.12.2016
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A special junior event was held on December 5 in memory of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the 9th Rama at the beautiful setting of Lumpinee Park, Bangkok. Some of the most outstanding junior fighters were invited to participate in this special event to showcase the future of Muaythai. The three main trophies went to: […]
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06.12.2016
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It was with great sadness that we learned of Prince Kehinde Adekunle Adedeji’s sudden passing. As the President of the Nigerian Muaythai Federation, he was dedicated to the development of the sport and art of muaythai. A person that departs from this earth never truly leaves, for they are still alive in our hearts, through […]
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03.12.2016
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December 5 will see a special event in remembrance of King Rama IX, which will also include a Super 4 female event, as female muaythai has become as popular as it’s male counterpart and also to uphold IFMA’s missions and vision in the cooperation with UN Women’s Unite to End Violence Against Women. This event will […]
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02.12.2016
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December 5th has and always will mark an important day in the Thai Calendar as it is the birthday of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who sadly passed away on October 13th this year. The Royal Thai Govt has now permanently declared December 5 a national holiday. The World Muaythai Council which is under royal patronage has been […]
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02.12.2016
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The Muaythai Association of Finland is now a qualified member of the Finnish National Olympic committee! The application for membership in the National Olympic Committee was placed on Friday the 30th of September by the Executive Board of the Muaythai Association of Finland. The application was accepted and approved in the Olympic Committee’s Annual General […]
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