On the occasion of 16 January, schools, gyms and universities across the Kingdom of Thailand celebrate in ceremonial tradition for the annual National Teacher’s Day. The holiday in Thai society, is considered an important one, where students of all walks pay their respects to elders and teachers—in the highest regard. “Wan kru”, which means ‘Teacher’s […]
The IFMA Athletes’ Commission has been one of the most important bodies in the IFMA structure working closely with the Executive Board and liaising between the executives and athletes in and out of the competition. The Chairperson of the Commission Ms. Janice Lyn became a true ambassador taking her role at the field of play […]
The Asian Muaythai Championships 2019 Abu Dhabi will stay in the IFMA history as the first Muaythai event ever to be featured on the Olympic Channel. For the first time in history, IFMA makes history broadcasting LIVE on the Olympic Channel. The six days of the Asian Muaythai Championships in Abu Dhabi were telecasted live on […]
The Asian Championships 2019 concluded the 2019 in the IFMA calendar which was a truly top event. 5 competition days have been live on the Olympic Channel showcasing the sport of Muaythai to the international sports community. UAE starts they year from the national youth event kicking off 23 January. Mr. Tareq Mohamed Al Mehairi, […]
2019 has been another successful year for the IFMA family with a busy schedule showcasing the universality of the art and sport of Muaythai. October saw the Youth World Championships in Antalya with a record number of IFMA’s next generation coming together in cultural and sporting exchange at an event praised by the international sport […]
Season’s Greetings and Happy holidays. We are looking forward to seeing you all in the New Year!! We have just finished the last 2 Continental events, the Asian Championships in Abu Dhabi and South American Championships in Columbia. We must congratulate both organisers for their successful events. We are pleased to announce that Abu Dhabi […]
The 2019 Asian Championships has come to an end with the traditional Gala and Award Night. It was an amazing week in Abu Dhabi and the standing ovation was given by the athletes of the 35 participating countries to the organisers and H.E. Abdullah Al Neyadi Chairman of the UAE Muaythai Federation. A special Thank […]
Asian Muaythai Championships 2019 concluded in Abu Dhabi and marked the end of the Muaythai year for IFMA athletes. It was a true highlight in the IFMA calendar and the Asian Champions of 2019 demonstrated the highest level of Muaythai to bring their countries to the top of the podium and let the national anthems […]
The 2019 FAMA General Assembly took place in Abu Dhabi’s five-star hotel the famed Bab Al Qasr hotel, with the 35 full voting members, out of the 42 FAMA member countries. IFMA President Dr. Sakchye Tapsuwan opened the meeting, thanking the UAE Muaythai Federation for their outstanding work, especially on behalf of the athletes for […]
One of the most anticipated bouts of Day 3 was between IFMA multiple champion (VIE) Bui Yen Ly and (THA) Ruchira Wongsriwo. Ruchira won gold at the SEA Games a few weeks ago and even it was the Wai Kru contest which gave her confidence in Abu Dhabi to challenge Bui who won gold at the same event […]