This is the new weekly column where we introduce members of our hard working executive board who have been elected to administer the international development of Muaythai.
Stockholm will once again be the venue for the Rumble of the Kings show, which is televised in over 100 countries, in one of the most beautiful arenas in the world with an expected audience of over 10,000 people.
Chandler Arena was again packed to the bursting point, as the Evolution boys under the sanctioning of the World Muaythai Council, put another world class event, which is telecasted on FoxSport and the WMC Network. It was a night of explosion with 100% Muaythai fights and something the audience will talk of for a long time to come.
Super promoter Kim Yip, the Hong Kong Muaythai Association and the WMC put on another sold out event in Hong Kong. The WMC I-1 has become one of the most prestigious events in the China region and again it was a night to remember.
In the past 3 months over 40 million audiences have been fanatically watching the Mark Burnett Production of reality series, the Contender Asia. Sixteen Muaythai fighters were chosen for this series and the world is falling in love with the sport and the art of Muaythai.
WMC and IFMA have closed a deal to join in a partnership with Thai Global Network (TGN) to show Muaythai events weekly to an estimated viewership of 350 million people worldwide in 170 countries.
Perth was the venue for a WMC international showdown with some of the worlds best squaring up. The arena was packed to bursting point and the audience witnessed a night of world-class fights and drama.
With the upcoming European Events, i.e. European MuayThai Championships 2008 and the European Festival: "Muay Thai Against Drugs", we would like to invite you to these events which are going to take place in Poland for the first time.
Saturday March 1st saw Calgary's second Muay Thai event of 2008. The event, called 'MALICIOUS INTENT', took place at the beautiful Deerfoot Inn & Casino and was sold out in advance, which just goes to show how quickly Muaythai
2007 World Muaythai Championships held from November 27 to December 5, 2007 at Fashion Island , Bangkok shows the Game is now truly a “Global Sports.” “It is now no more for the “Thais,” says Dr Nat Indrapana, IOC Member and Deputy Minister of Tourism and Sports, Government of Thailand,
General Pichitr Kullavanijaya's Kids Take Singapore and The Contender Asia by Storm!
During the shooting of The Contender Asia in Singapore, General Pichitr Kullavanijya Privy Councilor to HM the King, Honorary president WMC and IFMA sent his kids, Narong Konkhamyai (10 yrs) and Phongthawee Tangsian (9 yrs) to Singapore to put on their adorable and most exciting demonstration of Muay Boran.
Kings Birthday event December 5th in honour of His Majesty the King of Thailand A massive crowd gathered at Sanam Luang to witness the co-promotion between the World Muaythai Council and Songchai Promotions for His Majesty’s 80th birthday. Sport celebrities including the President of GAISF,
16 Muaythai fighters from a kaleidescope of backgrounds and cultures, all come together for The Contender Asia series for the chance to win $150,000 USD and to become the first ever Contender Muaythai Champion.
Shot in Singapore, The Contender Asia is the first ever reality television series to be made about the sport of Muaythai. Brought to you by Mark Burnett Productions, the makers of hit reality shows such as The Apprentice and Survivor, The Contender Muaythai will tell the stories of these 16 fighters. The show is set to air in January 2008 and will run for 15 weeks bringing us up to the Finals which will take place in Las Vegas in March 2008.
The WMC officially launched the "MUAYTHAI against Drugs" at a well-attended press conference held at the Emerald Hotel, Bangkok,
In total 7 TV news stations and the main national papers covered the conference which was attended by many dignitaries from the sporting and political world.
