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20.11.2012
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The Challenger Muaythai did not win the International Emmy Award for Best of Non-scripted Entertainment this year. Instead, that honor went to the Amazing Race Australia. It has been nominated several times already, and has finally won the award for the first time. However, it was a very close race and great promotion for Muaythai. To be nominated in the top final four, out of a total of 966 entries, is a great success. We are proud to say that
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19.11.2012
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Challenger Muaythai is the first martial-arts based television show to be nominated for an Emmy Award…this is a major success for Muaythai, and the highest honour in the world of television. Stephan Fox, who was the host of this highly successful formula, sums it up: “Through this TV show, audiences which had never before heard about Muaythai, have learned about its deep cultural values, its code of respect, and the rules and regulations of the sport. The series goes beyond Muaythai, showcasing
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17.11.2012
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On Saturday the 10th of November, Copenhagen hosted “Siam Warriors” a night with action packed Muaythai fights, an excited audience and a fantastic atmosphere. The evening’s main event was the WMC Welter Weight 4 Man Nordic Champion tournament, with a fighter from each of the 4 Nordic countries. The first fight of the tournament was between local boy Soufian Touti and Finish fighter Jukka Kyynarainen. It was a battle of elbows between two strong fighters, which ended with Soufian taking
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16.11.2012
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Challenger Muaythai is the first martial-arts based television show to be nominated for an Emmy Award…this is a major success for Muaythai, and the highest honour in the world of television. Stephan Fox, who was the host of this highly successful formula, sums it up: “Through this TV show, audiences which had never before heard about Muaythai, have learned about its deep cultural values, its code of respect, and the rules and regulations of the sport. The series goes beyond Muaythai, showcasing
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16.11.2012
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December the 5th is one of the most important days in the Muaythai calendar, as well as the world calendar, as it marks the birthday of His Royal Majesty the King of Thailand. Celebrations will be held all over the kingdom of Thailand. As part of the rich heritage of the nation, Muaythai will join in with the celebrations. Well-known ‘King’s Cup’ tournaments will be held by many different sports in different regions of Thailand, in honour of His Royal Majesty’s
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16.11.2012
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December the 5th is one of the most important days in the Muaythai calendar, as well as the world calendar, as it marks the birthday of His Royal Majesty the King of Thailand. Celebrations will be held all over the kingdom of Thailand. As part of the rich heritage of the nation, Muaythai will join in with the celebrations. Well-known ‘King’s Cup’ tournaments will be held by many different sports in different regions of Thailand, in honour of His Royal Majesty’s
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15.11.2012
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This year Germany is the host country for the 2012 WMC and IFMA joint Khan workshop, organised by the Muaythai Bund Deutschland and Ajarn Detlef Turmau. The five day workshop will be chaired by IFMA’s President and the WMC General Secretary, Dr. Sakchye Tapsuwan. Participants are looking forward to this Khan 10 through 13 workshop. The WMC and IFMA Training Scheme is central to Muaythai’s development program. It is important to have a proper knowledge base as a strong
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15.11.2012
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November 12, 2013 This week, Monday, Nov. 12, 2012 marked the one-year countdown to the fourth World Conference on Doping in Sport, which will be held in Johannesburg next year. The 2013 World Conference will be hosted by Sport and Recreation South Africa and the City of Johannesburg from Nov. 12-15. One of the key outcomes of the Conference will be the approval of the next World Anti-Doping Code and related International Standards by WADA’s Foundation Board. The Code and the
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13.11.2012
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The World Muaythai Council and the International Federation of Muaythai Amateur have been involved in two charity projects since their inauguration. “Muaythai Against Drugs” is established in over 50 countries and promotes awareness of the dangers of drugs and the fostering of positive influences in the lives of youth today. In cooperation with Peace and Sport another important project has been instituted to help guide youth to healthier and safer life choices, “Sport Is Your Gang”. This project aims to take
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12.11.2012
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The 6th of February has been officially declared Muaythai Day, held in honour of the historic King Sanphet VIII (also known as “Phra Chao Suea” the “Tiger King”), to mark his coronation day in 1702. In 2013, February 6th will be the historical inauguration of celebrations world wide, and also by the Royal Thai government. A festival will be held in Bangkok with the joint cooperation of the World Muaythai Council (WMC), the International Federation of Muaythai Amateur (IFMA), and
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