The official press conference took place at the Sport Authority of Thailand to announce the 2019 IFMA World Championships and the final number of teams and participants. IFMA President Dr. Sakchye Tapsuwan made a heartfelt speech that “Muaythai is Coming Home” after years of World Championships outside the Kingdom. He also stated that he is […]
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) today officially opened Olympic House – one of the most sustainable buildings in the world. The inauguration was the highlight of the very emblematic and emotional celebrations to mark the 125th anniversary of the IOC, which was founded on 23 June 1894 by Pierre de Coubertin. The ceremony was attended […]
One hundred eighteen nations paraded proudly into the opening ceremony of the 2019 Universiade. A night filled with great performances with the flames shaped to resemble Mount Vesuvious, the volcano now looms over the beautiful city of Napoli. Many VIPs from around the world came to honor the Universiade athletes, including the Italian President, Sergio […]
The World Muaythai Championships is just around the corner with IFMA President hailing the local organising committee for the outstanding work they’ve done for a year of preparation. International teams are also anticipating the arrival to Thailand and join the world best athletes, learn from them and try to make sensations in a bouts with […]
At the following meeting between the local organising committee, Amateur Muaythai Association of Thailand and IFMA international office Dr. Sakchye Tapsuwan announced that the World Muaythai Championships will truly be special for many reasons. It is for the first time the the venue of the event is the heart of Olympic movement of Thailand – […]
Chommannee and Superbon will lead the Thai team at the World Muauthai Championships It has been one of the most anticipated fight lists to be announced and last weekend the headquareters of the Muaythai Federation of Thailand announced the athletes to compete for the medals of their home World Championships. Yadrung Tehiran and Suppachai Muensang who are […]
An important alliance was built with the Right To Play, an organisation which has been IFMA partner for years. It was officially announced last weekend that IFMA and Right To Play will continue its fruitful partnership to engage youth from different backgrounds to sports after signing the MoU at the second edition of the Bangkok Urban Youth […]
This Monday IFMA officially announced the design of the competition uniform of the World Muaythai Championships 2019. Red and blue singlets will be traditionally worn by IFMA champions and will feature the logo of the event. Five mongkons have been the symbol of muaythai values: Respect, Honour, Tradition, Fair Play, Excellence and these values were […]
It was just over one year ago that Thailand’s Wild Boar Youth Soccer team were trapped inside the Tham Luang cave in northern Thailand. Their rescue was an example of how youth and sport united for the 12 boys and their coach who had been trapped for over two weeks and where volunteers and experts […]
The World Muaythai Championships 2019 is one month ahead and the volunteers from around the world are submitting their applications to be part of the event which will stay in the history of IFMA and Thailand. More than 100 people have applied to join the local organising committee and take part in welcoming guests, organising the ceremonies, […]
