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Muaythai Super Gala Towards the Highest Sporting Recognition

April 5th, 2012

Bangkok Convention Centre was filled to the last seat for what was probably one of the most beautiful muaythai events ever held.  Thailand’s who’s who turned up to be a part of the official muaythai application to become recognized by the International Olympic Committee, to be included in the World Games, and to launch the “Sport Is Your Gang” campaign. The Prime Minister assigned His Excellency General Yuthasak Sasiprapha, who is ...

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Muaythai Gala VIP Cocktail Reception

April 5th, 2012

To celebrate the launch of Muaythai towards the Highest Sporting Recognition, to be recognised by the International Olympic Committee and to be included in the World Games and also the launch of IFMA/WMC’s latest charity project “Sport Is Your Gang”, a gala reception was held in the luxurious 5-star Centara Grand hotel adjacent to the Bangkok Convention Centre in Thailand. Many VIPs and Executives from the world sporting community traveled to ...

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It has begun: The official press release for muaythai towards the highest recognition

March 30th, 2012

A press conference was held at the Emerald Hotel for the upcoming muaythai gala event which has three objectives: The official application for muaythai to be recognised by the International Olympic Committee, the official application for muaythai to be included in the International World Games, and the launch of the muaythai campaign “Sport Is Your Gang”, in cooperation with Peace and Sport, partner of the IOC. His Royal Majesty the King ...

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Muaythai in Malaysia Becomes Part of Official School Curriculum

March 26th, 2012

Students in Malaysia at all government and private schools now have the chance to learn Muaythai as part of the official  school curriculum. Dato Muhd Shahnaz Azmi, President of the Malaysian Muaythai Federation and IFMA executive board member stated that this was owing to the hard work over a long developing process and cooperation with the education department of the Malaysian Government. Muaythai now joins other martial arts such as Taekwondo and ...

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WMC I-1 World Muaythai Grand Prix 2011

March 26th, 2012

The WMC I-1 World Muaythai Grand Prix 2011 will be held AGAIN in Hong Kong International Trade & Exhibition Centre (Star Hall) on 23 April 2012. 8 world-class muaythai fighters will participate in an 8-man tourney of 66 kg. The last man standing will be named WMC I-1 World Grand Prix Champion. The participants are: Kurt Finlayson (a.k.a. “Killer”) from Australia, WMC South Pacific Champion, WMC Oceania Champion and former I-1 International Champion. Hamza ...

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Two World Titles on the line in France

March 24th, 2012

The beautiful town of Brest will come alive with two WMC World Title Fights on the line. Aiello BATONON, the French champion will take on Alex HARRIS from Sweden. Both boys have a fantastic fight record and Alex was also a silver medal winner at the IFMA 2011 World Championship. The second title fight will be the female world title between the French champion and Brest native, Lelö SIAPO PAGE versus ...

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The Danish Muaythai Championship – the success continues!

March 24th, 2012

After the Danish Championship being a huge success in 2011, with an extreme boom in number of fights, it was exciting to see if the success would continue at their 2012 Championship. The championship was held over 2 days for the first time, 1 day dedicated to the preliminary fights and 1 day for the finals. It turned out to be 2 days with a lot of fights, with even more ...

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Get ready for Evolution 26 – Australia’s Premiere Promotion!

March 24th, 2012

Saturday May 5th is set to be one of the biggest fight nights in Evolution history.  The Sleeman Sports Centre in Chandler, the scene where heroes have been made and dreams have been shattered will again play host to hard hitting muaythai action. Evolution 26 presents STACKED. All nine fights on the night are professional fights with no warm up amateur bouts. The first fights will display fighters who are normally ...

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EPIC 5 14TH APRIL 2012 @ CRAIGIE LEISURE CENTRE PERTH

March 19th, 2012

Featuring a stellar line up with local stars taking on international and interstate opponents. Kim Olsen, Wes Capper, , Harald Olsen, Jak 300 (Thai) vs Flip Street (Boonchu), Ruan DuPlessis WMC Aussie Title, Beau St Quentin vs Macca REMATCH, Tim Morrison vs Roy Wills plus many others! Caley Reece will be fighting for a WMC World Title. Caley is also set to feature on the coveted Prime Minister's Cup on the Muaythai ...

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Devastation Muaythai Gala in Calgary

March 19th, 2012

Saturday March 10th saw the 4th installment of the Challenger Fight Series - 'Devastation'. The event was hosted at the beautiful Deerfoot Inn and Casino. The event was historic as it was the first time in North American history that there were PAMU (Pan American MuayThai Union) title at stake. The event was supported by IFMA, sanctioned by PAMU, MuayThai Alberta and the Canadian MuayThai Council - Amateur. The show was ...

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Swedish Junior Championships Pave the Way for Future Scandinavian Champions

March 19th, 2012

At IFMA we know and believe that the children are our future. That is why IFMA constantly urges its member National Federations to promote and develop their youth in order to shape a bright future for the sport on its journey towards the Olympic rings. May 12th will see this push for development take place in Sweden with its Junior Championship event open to boys and girls aged 12 - 17. IFMA ...

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Press Release

March 16th, 2012

  A special meeting was held at the Four Wings Hotel in Bangkok for the upcoming ‘Muaythai Towards IOC’ event. The meeting was chaired by H.E. General Pichitr Kullavanijaya, Privy Councillor to His Majesty the King, and at the main table, there were dignitaries such as Dr. Nat Indrapana, IOC Member for Thailand, General Chetta Thanajaro, President of the WMC, Dr. Sakchye Tapsuwan, President of IFMA, Admiral Surawut Maharom, Advisor to ...

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