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07.09.2015
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The International Federation of Muaythai Amateur is not only the world recognised federation for sport of muaythai. It is so much more than that. IFMA is family. A family made up of a growing number of member federations working together to develop the sport in one unified direction. This year’s IFMA Awards honoured the hard […]
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06.09.2015
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Asian Beach Games 2016, in Da Nang, Vietnam is the next grand event that muaythai will be included in in the official programme. IFMA is a proud member of OCA, that is fully recognised since 1998 with the continental arm FAMA under the presidency of the Prime minister of Kazakhstan, Mr. Massimov. Muaythai is truly […]
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05.09.2015
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A special cocktail reception was organised by the Royal Thai Government and the Minister for Tourism and Sport to welcome the Sweden delegation in Thailand. Traditionally, at the closing ceremony the host city and country will hand over the IFMA flag to the next host city and country and this is always an emotional moment where […]
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05.09.2015
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The IFMA Awards night not only recognised the nominees in the various categories, but special awards were also presented to other outstanding patrons of the sport. The Uzbekistan Muaythai Federation was recognised for the Silk Road Cup series which successfully promoted culture and tradition through muaythai. Jerry Hermarwan Lo, CEO of IDN Play presented […]
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04.09.2015
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Muaythai; Like it is for footballers’ dream to play once in their lifetime at Wembley stadium, it is every Muaythai athletes’ dream to fight in their motherland, and no honour can be higher than to receive the Royal blessings from their beloved Royal family in Thailand. The IFMA Royal World Cup staged in Bangkok […]
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04.09.2015
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Planning ahead is the foundation of IFMA development and to ensure that all member federations are part of the planning process.Ensuring that the athletes continue to be at the heart of any competition is important for IFMA. Various events are planned for the next three years and all host cities have sent representatives either from their government, […]
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03.09.2015
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Mr. Mervyn Tan, General Secretary of FAMA, the sole recognised federation of muaythai under the presidency of the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Mr. Karim Massimov was the second presenter of the evening for the host cities of 2014/15 for every IFMA sanctioned events measured on the success of the event leaving a legacy behind fir […]
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02.09.2015
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Part of the success of organising a great event is not only the event itself, but also the legacy it leaves behind. Sustainability is an important point on the IOC Agenda 2020. Muaythai which is striving for IOC recognition, has made this a key criteria for the organisation of its events. This year’s […]
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01.09.2015
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Behind every great athlete is a great coach. The accomplishment of each athlete is a complete product of the determination, dedication and sacrifice a mentor puts into them. This year’s nominees for Coach of the Year included Pavel Yevtushenko (Ukraine), Suchart Yodkerepauprai (Canada), Vitaly Miller (Russia) Teslime Celik (Turkey) The voting polls were close with […]
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31.08.2015
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The Government of Brazil, via the Embassy of Brazil in Bangkok, co-hosts of the Night of Olympism ensured that the guests of the night were treated to a taste of Brazil! Besides supplying the VIP reception lounge with special Brazilian bites and caipirinhas, they also promoted Rio 2016 in style and colour bringing a […]
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