This is the new weekly column where we introduce members of our hard working executive board who have been elected to administer the international development of Muaythai.
The WMC officially launched the "MUAYTHAI against Drugs" at a well-attended press conference held at the Emerald Hotel, Bangkok,
In total 7 TV news stations and the main national papers covered the conference which was attended by many dignitaries from the sporting and political world.
12/06/08 IOC, Summer and Winter Olympics GAISF Meeting 2008
Muaythai under IFMA was one again invited to attend the Sport Accord 2008 in Athens. This is the world sport meeting for all world sports recognized by the IOC and GAISF.
July 5th will bring excitement and thrills to Muaythai fans in Malaysia with the Malaysian WMC/Contender Asia International Super 4 qualifier. The tournament is on the line up of the event titled the International Muaythai Superfights
This Saturday, the Trafalgar Square in London will come alive with the Thai Festival. The event is organized by the Foreign Ministry, the Tourism Authority of Thailand, and Thai Airways.
The WMC and IFMA set the rules and regulations to ensure the highest standard in international competition.The Muaythai calendar is very busy with events around the world.
After two successful Muaythai Expos that showcased the full variety of Muaythai from suppliers to promoters, supplements to media. These expos are visited by participants from over 100 countries.
May-June will be another busy month for WMC with over 50 events world wide under WMC sanctioning. WMC World Champion Nathan Corbett has already defended his world title. Kurt Finlayson and Bruce Macfie fought their way up the WMC rankings.
Another milestone in the development of Muaythai with its inclusion in the Arafura Games. These games are with no doubt one of Asia Pacific's premier sporting events.
Muaythai has achieved enormous milestones within the last three years. The inclusion into GAISF has allowed Muaythai to become a member of the Olympic mainstream.
Contender and WMC Promotes Muaythai Youth Development
The producers of The Contender, in co-operation with the WMC did a special day for kids. This day was designated to promote Muaythai to the young generation and the great Contender hype made many kids look up to their Contender heroes.
Every year the WMC and IFMA World Board give out a special award for federations or individuals who have used Muaythai as a tool to give back to people in need. This year’s award was given to the Ukrainian Muaythai Federation and its President, Trukhanov Gennady, who is also the Vice President of the World Body.
This is the motto of the World Muaythai Council, the world governing body for all Muaythai and the International Federation of Muaythai Amateur, the world governing body for amateur Muaythai.
WMC and IFMA have closed a deal to join in a partnership with Thai Global Network (TGN) to show Muaythai events weekly to an estimated viewership of 350 million people worldwide in 170 countries.
Representatives of 101 world recognized Sports Federations have been invited to Beijing for the opening and announcement of the Olympic torch rally for the Beijing Olympic games 2008.
Peace through Sport is an initiative that emphasizes the ability of sport to empower athletes, role models and youth leaders from hostile regions to act as agents of change to help instill peace.
Muaythai Included in TAFISA Sport for All Games, Under the Patronage of the IOC
After inclusion in GAISF and 102 countries participating in this year’s IFMA World Championships, Muaythai has taken another important step within the Olympic and sporting family.
2007 World Muaythai Championships held from November 27 to December 5, 2007 at Fashion Island, Bangkok shows the Game is now truly a “Global Sports.” “It is now no more for the “Thais,” says Dr Nat Indrapana, IOC Member and Deputy Minister of Tourism and Sports, Government of Thailand,
General Pichitr Kullavanijaya's Kids Take Singapore and The Contender Asia by Storm!
During the shooting of The Contender Asia in Singapore, General Pichitr Kullavanijya Privy Councilor to HM the King, Honorary president WMC and IFMA sent his kids, Narong Konkhamyai (10 yrs) and Phongthawee Tangsian (9 yrs) to Singapore to put on their adorable and most exciting demonstration of Muay Boran.
Kings Birthday event December 5th in honour of His Majesty the King of Thailand A massive crowd gathered at Sanam Luang to witness the co-promotion between the World Muaythai Council and Songchai Promotions for His Majesty’s 80th birthday. Sport celebrities including the President of GAISF,
