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FBT: Officially Approved Equipment

August 31st, 2012

FBT has signed an agreement with IFMA as the first to become an IFMA approved equipment supplier, in a special press conference held at the FBT Complex. The proprietor of FBT, Mr. Kamol Chokpaibulkit explained his happiness at being part of IFMA’s IOC recognition process. As Thailand’s largest sporting goods company, FBT has been a strong supporter of many sports for years, as well as being a strong supporter of IFMA. General Chetta Thanajaro, President of the ...

Tags: FBT, IFMA World Championships, Muaythai to IOC
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Miriam Nakamoto, WMC Female World Champion

August 30th, 2012

Miriam needs no introduction to the fighting world. She is undoubtedly America’s most famous female Muaythai export. She was one of the best-liked girls in the reality TV show Fight Girls, where her pleasant personality, athletic approach and life experience won the hearts of male and female viewers alike. In 2009, she won the IFMA World Championship and was voted the best female athlete of the event. From there on, she has fought well and won ...

Tags: 61 kg, IFMA World Championships, Julie Kitchen, Miriam Nakamoto, Sandra Bastian, WMC World title
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Mardsua in Monaco for Youth sport program

August 20th, 2012

The national federation of Muaythai in Monaco (FMSCDA), with the support of the WMC and IFMA, successfully ran a Muaythai seminar as part of the 2012 “Pass’Sport Culture Monaco Event 2012”, featuring none other than Muaythai star, 2 x WMC World Champion, King’s Cup Champion and winner of “The Challenger Muaythai”: Mardsua. Organised annually by the government of Monaco (Directorate for Education of the National Youth and Sports of Monaco), the event is aimed at students and ...

Tags: Mardsua, Muaythai in Monaco, Sport Is Your Gang
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150 Years – Germany and Thailand: History is Always In the Making

August 15th, 2012

This year, 2012, is a historical one for many reasons. We have just witnessed the amazing Olympic Games in London, Muaythai has launched its application to become IOC recognized, and this year also marks 150 years of diplomatic relations between Germany and Thailand. In order to celebrate this, a cultural exchange will take place between the two countries. The “Thailand VS Germany” gala event will take place on German soil on September 15th, sanctioned by ...

Tags: Dr. Sakchye Tapsuwan, Elite Boxing, German Embassy, HE General Pichitr Kullavanijaya, HE Rolf Schulze, Muaythai Bund Deutschland, Stephan Fox, Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs, WMC
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A Celebration of 150 Years of Thai-German Relations

August 6th, 2012

This year, 2012, marks 150 years of diplomatic relations between the Kingdom of Thailand and the Federal Republic of Germany. In celebration of this relationship, on the 15th of September a fantastic Muaythai gala event will be organised in Germany and telecast around the world on Eurosport, Fox Sport and ESPN from the Stadt Heidenheim – Congress Centrum, Germany. The event is being organized by Elite Boxing under the sanctioning of the world governing body, the ...

Tags: Heidenheim, Muaythai Gala, Thai-German relations, WMC
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Fighter feature: Madeleine Vall

August 2nd, 2012

Madde is 28 years old, born and raised in Falkenberg, Sweden, but now living for some years in Halmstad. She trained in Muaythai for eight years and has competed for seven. She is the 3 times Swedish Champion, 2 times Nordic Champion, 2 times European Champion and won a bronze medal last year at the 2011 World Championship in Uzbekistan. Stats Weight: 57 to 60 kg Height: 170 cm Hometown: Halmstad (Falkenberg) Coach: Benny Botegård Igor Ardoris Club: Halmstad Muaythai Muaythai fight ...

Tags: Madeleine Vall, Sweden
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Aekpracha Wins the Prince Cup

July 31st, 2012

The Amateur Muaythai Association of Thailand (AMTAT) under Royal Patronage , the World Muaythai Council (WMC), the world governing body under directive of the Royal Thai Government, and the Internaitonal federation of Muaythai Amateur (IFMA), the governing international federation for amateur Muaythai, and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), joined forces for the official 2012 Prince Cup. The MCC Hall at The Mall Department Store Bangkapi, was filled to capacity in a world class production. The opening ...

Tags: Adayton Pareira De Frettas, Aekpracha, Gumlaipetch Petchsomnuek, Marco Pique, Mikey Thompson, Persian Mos, Prince Cup 2012, Thiago Teixiera, Wanpadet Meenayothin
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Ten thousand children participate in Prince Cup Muaythai Festival: “Inherited Art of Muaythai”

July 30th, 2012

Ten thousand children from all Thailand’s provinces participated in this year’s festival in honour of HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, jointly organized by the BMA, the WMC and IFMA. The children come from all walks of life, from schools and social institutions, all participating in various non-fighting contests such as the Wai Khru and Muaythai technique, Muay Aerobic (Kee-a-Muaythai), Muaythai Music and Na-ta Muaythai. In each of these divisions, there were two categories: under 15 ...

Tags: BMA, General Chetta Thanajaro, Muay Aerobic, Muay Boran, Na-ta Muaythai, Prince Cup 2012, Wai Khru, WMC
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Will 2 Fight: Portugal VS Spain Iberian Showdown

July 18th, 2012

This month, on the 28th of July, a Spanish team will have found its way to the Portuguese capital, Lisbon, for an Iberian showdown, the 7th edition of the "Will 2 Fight" event organized by promotor Joze Fortez. The Spanish team is made up of the following: Antonio Ponce, 64 kg, Hanuman Team Córdoba José Angel Martin, 78 kg, Camp Muay Seville Roman Martial, 72 kg, Hanuman Team Córdoba.

Tags: Portugal, Spain, Will 2 Fight
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Prince’s Cup 2012: There can be only one

July 11th, 2012

The official draw took place at Bangkok City Hall, in the presence of the President of the WMC General Chetta Thanajaro, and Dr. Sakchye Tapsuwan, President of IFMA and AMTAT, under royal patronage. The draw has now decided who will fight whom in the semi-final of Prince’s Cup 2012. The fighters in the draw were the following: - Representing Thailand, the current WMC World Champion who has won against the best fighters in the world, Aekpracha. ...

Tags: Aekpracha, Deputy Govenor Taya Teepsuwan, Dr. Sakchye Tapsuwan, General Chetta Thanajaro, Jordan Watson, Persian Mos, Prince Cup, Stephan Fox, Super 4, Thiago Teixiera
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Prince’s Cup Super 4 Weigh-In

July 27th, 2012

All the boys have now arrived in the Kingdom of Thailand. Yesterday they all made weight on the dot, under the watchful eyes of the WMC technical commission. With everyone looking in top shape, it was clear that Aekpracha is ready to carry the hopes of the kingdom, looking solid and strong. We wish every fighter great success, and look forward to finding out who will win the glory of the Prince's Cup today!

Tags: Aekpracha, Marco Pique, Persian Mos, Prince Cup 2012, Super 4, Thiago Teixiera, Weigh-In
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IFPMA, BIO and WADA advance anti-doping collaboration

July 26th, 2012

IFPMA, BIO and WADA advance anti-doping collaboration with the launch of 2 Fields 1 Goal Campaign Groups Issue Booklet to Help Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Companies Identify Pipeline Medicines with Doping Potential GENEVA, WASHINGTON, D.C. and MONTREAL, JULY 23, 2012 – The International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations (IFPMA), the global Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) and the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) today announced the launch of the 2 FIELDS 1 GOAL: Protecting the Integrity of Science and Sport campaign, that aims ...

Tags: WADA
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