The Thai National team gave their official press conference to a packed room, as they plan to travel to Russia next week for the IFMA World Championships, with the hopes of regaining their number 1 team position in the world, a spot which has been intensely sought after in the past year. The Thai team is filled with superstars such as Kem Sitsongpeenong, and there are so many hopeful medallists in the team. The Thais want ...
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 ...
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 ...
Over 1,000 people came to the 2011 World Championships good bye party, which ended as it started… In style. Uzbek performers put on a 2 hour show which concluded with all 74 participating countries partying together. Winning or losing did not matter as competitors and rivals mingled regardless of political or religious difference. It was an example of the quality of friendship and cultural exchange promoted by the Championship event, showing that sport really can make ...
The last day of the IFMA world championship was without a doubt a day which will remain in the memory of athletes and spectators alike. The stadium was pack to bursting and over 10,000 people had to be turned away as there was no more room, not even to stand. The Championship was televised on every TV station in Uzbekistan as well as all Russian speaking countries. The President of the Olympic committee of Uzbekistan, The President ...
As it has been in the past days, the stadium was packed with spectators making for an electrifying atmosphere with 52 fights being competed in 3 rings. In the male division it was Russia, Iran, Ukraine, Belarus, Thailand and France which dominated the rings, while in the female division it was Sweden that showed their dominance with 6 females making it through the finals followed by Morocco with 3, Belarus, Russia and Peru with 2 each ...
Dr. Tapsuwan, President of the AMTAT under Royal Patronage and IFMA has been re-elected for a 3rd term in the office of IFMA President. The Grand Ballroom of the Radisson SAS Hotel in Tahskent was the venue for the 2011 IFMA General Assembly, at which the IFMA board was re-elected. Stephan Fox was re-elected as the General Secretary of IFMA while Mr. Kajorn Prowsri was re-elected as Treasurer. Karim Massimov, PM of Kazakhstan was re-elected as Vice ...
Yet another day at the Uzbekistan Sports Center, with a stadium filled to capacity and a series of exciting fights, where the power houses of muaythai faced off: The Netherlands losing to Belarus, Thailand beating Brazil, and Uzbekistan, with the help of the entire nation, taking home many fights. The female division proved to be extremely popular with fighters representing Germany, Kazakhstan, Morocco, Peru, Poland, Russia, Sweden, Ukraine, and surprise country Iraq, showing that female muaythai ...
The Thai Senate delegation under the chairmanship of Mrs. Narumon Siriwat, visited the IFMA World Championships. At the opening ceremony, the Chairman of the Senate’s Sports Committee expressed her gratitude to the Uzbekistan Government for organizing such a spectacular opening ceremony. She also said that she is extremely surprised on the popularity of the sport of Muaythai outside the country of Thailand. In a special meeting with the IFMA leadership, she promised to go back to the ...
The 2011 IFMA World Championships in Uzbekistan is not just a competition and cultural exchange, it is also where the leaders and executives of the National and Continental Federations meet together with the IFMA Executives to network and make important decisions. Besides all the Continental meetings (FAMA, EMF, OMF), the IFMA Executive Board got together and the various commission meetings, such as the Female Commission Meeting. The next one coming up is the IFMA Annual General Meeting.
Day 2 of the competition proves to be filled with excitement and action over all 3 rings. Atmosphere in the stadium was electrifying with the cheers from local muaythai enthusiasts and fans. The roof of the Sporting Palace was on fire when Home boy Kahhorov Mavlonbek took the victory over Turkey's Ozturk Yilmaz in the 67KG A division bout. The crowd's decibel level was a true testament to the Uzbeki's love for muaythai.
Tashkent greeted the world muaythai community with a spectacular opening ceremony. The Tashkent Sporting Palace was filled to capacity and over 10,000 eager fans had to be turned away. Hats are off to the Uzbekistan Amateur and Professional Muaythai for organizing one of the most spectacular and entertaining opening ceremonies in the history of IFMA world championships. Guests arrived at the venue to an interactive and colourful cultural display of local crafts, traditional music and dance. The event ...
