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29.10.2013
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The 2013 International Forum was organised by SportAccord, RUMA, Ministry of Sport of the Russian Federation and the Government of St. Petersburg and was held at the Constantine Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia. There were many notable addresses. The Welcome speech was given by Mr. Vitaliy Mutko, Minister of Sport of the Russian Federation, while […]
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24.10.2013
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7 days in one of the most beautiful and historic city of Russia, St Petersburg came to an end and IFMA would like to thank everyone for organizing such a fantastic event. Firstly, we thank SportAccord for their vision with the World Combat Games. Together with the Government of the Russian Federation, city of Saint […]
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24.10.2013
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The Yubileiny arena was electrifying thanks to an enthusiastic crowd while the VIP section was brimming with VIPs. Along with live coverage on national TV and Eurosport, it was the perfect ending to the 3 days of competition. Fierce female finals in 51, 54 and 60 KG divisions saw Pinto from Norway claiming a well […]
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22.10.2013
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The semi-finals of the IFMA muaythai competition attracted many VIPs from all different sports participating in the SportAccord World Combat Games 2013. The VIP section was filled with SportAccord VVIPs and various Sport Ambassadors. IFMA was honoured by the visits of the SportAccord President Marius Vizer, SprotAccord Director General Vlad Marinescu, the Chairman of the […]
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22.10.2013
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Yulibeiny Arena saw an exciting evening of muaythai with many VIPs including SportAccord President Mr. Marius Vizer on hand to witness excellent performances by the elite athletes of muaythai. The night opened with the 51KG Female division with Oksana Kizhnerova from Russia against Fatima Pinto from Norway. Both girls were in incredible shape and undoubtedly […]
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21.10.2013
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Chairman of the Athletes Commission, Multiple World Champion, and Team Captain of Russia. Artem Levin needs no introduction to the fighting world. Five times IFMA World Champion, multiple European Champion, and the true Ambassador for Muaythai in Russia. Levin is a fantastic sportsman, known for his skills in the ring but also for his sportsmanship […]
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20.10.2013
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Dr. Sakchye Tapsuan, IFMA President, together with the Muaythai Ambassador, Somluck Khamsing opened the Cultural Exhibition at the Yulbeiny Stadium, where the SportAccord Combat Games Muaythai, Boxing and Kickboxing competitions are being held. His speech reflected on the importance of combat games in terms of the power of sports to unite cultures in friendly competitions. […]
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20.10.2013
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Yubileyniy Sport Complex was perfectly set up with two rings, spectacular backdrops, all complemented by ethnic musicians from Thailand throughout 44 bouts. A total of 39 countries from 5 continents qualified through the World Championships, the Continental Championships, the Asian Indoor Games and other events to be part of the SportAccord World Combat Games in […]
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20.10.2013
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The opening ceremony of the greatest event of this autumn took place yesterday in the beautiful St. Petersburg, Russia. The event was held in the Ice Palace, which welcomed thousands of spectators. Each combat sport – muaythai, aikido, boxing, fencing, judo, ju-jitsu, karate, kendo, kickboxing, sambo, savate, sumo, taekwondo, wrestling, wushu – represented themselves with […]
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20.10.2013
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The Park Inn Pribaltiskaya Hotel meeting room was packed to the last seat with no standing room for the athletes weigh in for the 2013 Sport Accord World Combat Games. The IFMA President Sakchye Tapsuwan made a moving speech welcoming all the athletes to the second addition of the Combat Games. The IFMA General Secretary, […]
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