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OSM Kicks Off Today!

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 […]
Anti-doping during the Covid-19 pandemic

IFMA believes in fair and clean muaythai and has strict measures to combat doping and match fixing. Doping is fundamentally contrary to the spirit of sport and fair play and sets serious risks to the health of the athletes. All 148 IFMA national federations are responsible for implementation and enforcement of the code. The protection […]
IFMA Executive Committee Convenes

Yesterday, April 1st saw the IFMA Executive Committee convene via Zoom conference for an important meeting to discuss important agenda points such as the event landscape for the remainder of 2021 and IFMA’s cautious optimism and planning of post-pandemic activities whilst maintaining a responsible system of planning and scheduling sport events. Discussions also centred around positive […]
Chinese Government Officially Announces Sole Recognition of IFMA for Muaythai in China

Chinese culture is one of the world’s oldest, originating thousands of years ago with values of harmony, honesty and loyalty. Wushu is an important component of the cultural heritage of China. It is one of the most traditional and popular national sports and treasures in China, which has become a world recognised combat sport and […]

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July 21, 2021

Muaythai & IFMA receives official confirmation on IOC Recognition

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IFMA President Dr. Sakchye Tapsuwan has received the official letters from the President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Thomas Bach, and President of the Association of IOC Recognised Sports (ARISF) Raffaele Chiulli. The letters of confirmation and congratulations have been received just shortly after the 138th IOC session unanimously voted on the approval of […]

July 20, 2021

IFMA Granted Full Recognition at 138th IOC Session in Tokyo

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Muaythai is a unique and ancient combat sport and martial art form originating from the battle fields where it secured the freedom and independence of ancient Siam to the modern Thailand of today. In 1992, IFMA was established by a group of visionary men, soon to be joined by incredible women, with the goal to […]

July 20, 2021

The path to becoming fully IOC recognised

Azadeh

A checklist of paperwork and deserved recognition to our people behind this success. With full IOC recognition literally moments away it is only poignant that we take a close look at the logistics and intricacies behind applying to the IOC for recognition to be the unequivocal internationally recognised federation governing the sport of Muaythai.To glean […]

July 20, 2021

HERStory: Muaythai Gender Equality in the Islamic Republic of Iran

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Iran was the first national federation to challenge the IFMA uniform rules for women over a decade ago. This challenge was followed quickly by a call to meet to discuss how to drive gender equality for female athletes in Iran. The Iranian Muaythai Federation took action and invited the IFMA Female Commission to Tehran to […]