In a press release from the Minister of the Arafura Games and the Northern Territory government, it was announced that in light of uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Arafura Games have been deferred until 2023. The Games take years of careful planning, and uncertainties created by the COVID-19 pandemic make it impossible to […]
We are living in extraordinary times. Millions and millions across the world are living under lockdown or restrictions which call for physical distancing to help stop the spread of the disease and the pandemic has affected every aspect of our lives. Many have either lost their lives or are still fighting for it. We may […]
Zoom webinars held over the past 2 days to accommodate the different time zones saw many faces from over 100 IFMA national federations to receive an official briefing and presentation by the IFMA Secretary General and Director on the IFMA Virtual Championships. During the 90-minute sessions, federation representatives were taken through a step-by-step presentation on […]
After a full lockdown for more than two months for many IFMA member federations, the tide has finally begun to turn as some governments have started to lift restrictions surrounding physical group activities. After months at home with hundreds of hours of online training and sharing fitness tips for bedroom workouts some […]
IFMA has been extremely busy over the last 3 months as the pandemic brought about unprecedented consequences affecting so many lives, influencing the world of sport and that of muaythai. When the pandemic began and the IFMA leadership realised its severity, an Ad-Hoc Management Committee was immediately appointed to ensure that health and safety plays […]
Education is one of the key prevention strategies highlighted in the World Anti-Doping Code and one that we can continue strengthening and promoting even during a period when our team is not able to engage in face-to-face learning activities. Therefore, the ITA created an online learning experience in order to continue its education efforts during […]
Sport is a universal element. Education, culture and sport must be a human right and non-discrimination of any kind has no place in the IFMA Family. Respect is one of the 5 important Pillars of Muaythai. If there is no Respect, there is no survival. Sport and peace have a profound relationship and IFMA […]
Over the last two months IFMA has engaged, participated and coordinated many webinars to ensure that all stakeholders can continue to participate in IFMA activities via social platforms. These have been either delivered by the IFMA leadership or in cooperation with IFMA partners. Another important webinar was held by the Chair of the IFMA Legal […]
Muaythai is proud to have ancient traditions and non-discrimination policies deeply rooted in every part of the pyramid. We are united in diversity and cultural diversity is an important part of our sporting and cultural exchange. Ramadan, observed by our Muslim sisters and brothers, is a month of prayer, reflection and community. To learn more […]
The Muaythai Association of Philippines (MAP) recognises the importance of innovation and collaboration to continue supporting the needs of its team for their sustained success, their safety, and well-being, as well as the uninterrupted growth of the grassroots program. The MAP have crafted a 4-phase master plan titled “Return to the Ring: A Roadmap […]
