The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand and the National Federations of IFMA work closely together to promote the cultural part of muaythai in the 146 IFMA member countries. Sri Lankan muaythai has become a developing force in the muaythai family with outstanding results at the last IFMA Virtual World Championships and United Through Sports World Championships. This is why Sri Lankan Muaythai has been fully […]
Bagdad wins the Iraqi regional championship in the youth and elite categories. The Bagdad elite team won first place, collecting 13 medals while the southern region team won second place and the northern region team won third place. The Bagdad youth team also won first place, collecting 14 medals, while the Middle Euphrates team came […]
Who would like to train on powder white beaches on a tropical island with some of Thailand’s most outstanding instructors in a family like atmosphere? This was the dream of some pioneers to open up the world famous Lamai Gym near the beach on the beautiful island of Koh Samui. For over 30 years the original Lamai […]
IFMA continues the #MuaythaiConnects initiative using the virtual platform to promote physical and mental well-being and promote the unique art of muaythai. With the 2021 World Virtual Championships just around the corner, IFMA is pleased to offer from our IFMA One Standard Muaythai education platform, free classes for all our IFMA members regardless whether they […]
The Iraqi muaythai federation fully which is fully recognised by their National Olympic Federation and sponsored by his Excellency Minister Ihsan Abd Al Jabbar Ismail opened up the 2012 national championships. President Mustafa Alaq stated that Iraq is proud to have received full permission from the government to do this national championship taking into […]
Mr Chujaroen Raveearamwong was one of Thailand’s leading promoters and one of the founding members of the World Muaythai Council. He was known for his positive outlook on life, pleasant personality and needless to say his love for muaythai and the Kingdom of Thailand. The World Muaythai Council and the International Federation of Muaythai Associations would like […]
IFMA would like to congratulate the Philippines on winning their first ever Olympic gold medal by Hidilyn Diaz. This is a fantastic achievement for both the Philippines and the strong female sport development of the Philippines. We are truly proud to have Pearl Managuelod as the Secretary General of the Muaythai Association of the Philippines, […]
The IOC has awarded Dr. Yunus, the second ever Olympic Laurel during the Olympic Ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics. Initiated for Rio 2016, the Olympic Laurel is to be awarded at the opening ceremony of each summer edition of the Olympic Games. The IOC awards the Laureate to someone who has made significant achievements in […]
The IFMA Youth have sent a heartfelt thank you message to the IOC for muaythai’s full recognition. IFMA is proud of their youth development work. The IFMA Youth World Championship is one of IFMA’s flagship events. The event is a combination of sporting and cultural exchange based on the 5 pillars of respect, tradition, excellence, […]
Four member federations of the International World Games Association (IWGA) were among the six federations that were granted full recognition at the 138th IOC session in Tokyo yesterday. The World Games family congratulates the federations in question: International Federation of Muaythai Associations (IFMA), International Sambo Federation (FIAS), World Association of Kickboxing Organisations (WAKO), and World Lacrosse! IOC Sport Director Kit McConnell said […]