IFMA prides itself on being a fully compliant World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) signatory and partner of the International Testing Agency (ITA), collaborating on initiatives to keep our sport clean and to protect our clean athletes. IFMA has a zero-tolerance policy against doping violations. The protection of the clean athlete is one of IFMA’s main missions […]
Over the last 4 weeks, IFMA started a unifying initiative, #MuaythaiConnects, to bring the IFMA Youth even closer together in line with IFMA’s policy to do our best to contribute towards the best possible future for our youth and as such, to listen, guide and continue to nurture our youth towards their future. We believe […]
A video of one of IFMA rising stars went viral on Facebook as Ramadan Ondash from Lebanon showcased his technique as part of the campaign to support his national federation for IFMA events. Muaythai is a martial arts which continues to gain popularity around the world with youth having amazing skills already at the lowest […]
IFMA wishes to express sincere condolences for the passing of General General Tianchai Sirisamphan. The Muaythai family mourns the loss of a great Muaythai ambassador and president with a vision for sport. He was also the former Vice President of the National Olympic Committee of Thailand. He served his country as former Deputy Prime […]
The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has officially signed the Host City Contract for the 2021 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games (AIMAG), which will be hosted in Thailand. Bangkok and Pattaya in Chonburi province will share the sixth edition of the Games next year, when 24 sports will be on the programme. 15 years […]
Dear Sport Colleagues and Friends, I trust each and everyone is in good health and a safe environment. As is customary, we should have all come together in Lausanne for the 2020 SportAccord, which was moved from the original location in Beijing, China. I would like to give a special thanks to our friends from […]
The Muaythai Association of the Philippines (MAP) under the leadership of General Lucas Managuelod, IFMA Executive Board Member, cares about their members and the community. The Muaythai Association of the Philippines (MAP), fully recognised by the NOC and Philippine Sports Commission, ensured that all members got government support during this crisis but also that their members […]
IFMA World Championships 2019 updated the IFMA gold medal tally with some athletes defending their titles and some wearing the IFMA gold medal for the first time in their lives. Such athletes like Igor Liubchenko, Alena Liashkevich, Nili Block again became the best in their weight divisions showing the highest level of muaythai. Both Igor and Alena won […]
IFMA is proud of their Youth Development Program with the Youth World Championship held every year around the globe and last year in Antalya with over 1000 participants. It is more than a sporting event. It is about cultural understanding, it’s about Unity in Diversity and it’s about smiles and building our future and […]
Jackie Chan is no doubt one of the most recognisable and influential martial art cinematic personalities in the world, he has his star on the Hollywood walk of fame. Jackie chan is also not only an outstanding personality on the silver screen but he is also a true philanthropist and one of the top […]