World Muaythai Council

WMC Congratulates Vice President Stephan Fox

April 28th, 2015

The Alliance of Independent Members of SportAccord (AIMS), one of the partner groups of SportAccord Convention representing 23 Non-Olympic recognised sports in SportAccord held it’s General Assembly at the SAC 2015 with the main agenda of electing a President. WMC Vice President and IFMA General Secretary Mr Stephan Fox emerged victorious and is not only the new president of AIMS but also a SportAccord Council Member. The new president revealed the importance of working with National ...

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IFMA First International Federation to Sign Partnership Contract for SportAccord Convention 2015

November 13th, 2014

IFMA General Secretary Stephan Fox and SportAccord Convention Managing Director Nis Hatt signed a contract for Sochi 2015. Mr Fox also presented Mr Hatt with a token of appreciation from Muaythai for the support and cooperation of SportAccord. Owned by SportAccord, ASOIF, AIOWF, ARISF and AIMS, SportAccord Convention annually brings together representatives from more than 100 International Sports Federations and organisations affiliated to SportAccord (General Association of International Sports Federations), ASOIF (Association of Summer Olympic International ...

Tags: SportAccord, SportAccord Convention, SportAccord Convention 2015
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SportAccord IF Forum 2014 a Huge Success

November 11th, 2014

The SportAccord IF Forum in Lausanne this year was a huge success. Read below for a quick roundup of the events and activities. CLOSING ADDRESS FROM THE PRESIDENT The IF Forum provides the ideal platform for the international federations from where to adapt, every year, their management, marketing and media strategies to existing standards. It creates, at the same time, the most appropriate social environment that allows members and colleagues from the world of sports to interact ...

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IOC President Opens the 2014 SportAccord IF Forum

November 4th, 2014

Tomas Bach, the President of the IOC was a keynote speaker at the opening of the 2014 SportAccord International Federations Forum. The event was held at the Beau-Rivage Hotel in the Olympic capital of Lausanne in Switzerland. The IOC President expressed his delight at the UN’s very recent recognition of the autonomy and freedom of sport and of the IOC’s mission. Mariuz Vizer, President of SportAccord also gave a warm welcoming speech to all the different ...

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Euronews and SportAccord Sign Historic Partnership

November 4th, 2014

Euronews becomes the first international news channel for all sports, announcing the launch of its 'Sports United' programme. Euronews and SportAccord signed a historic collaboration for sports programming, which will enable the global broadcaster and the union of all 92 international sports federations to establish a new sports programme. The agreement was signed today between Michael Peters, CEO of Euronews group and Marius Vizer, President of SportAccord, at the annual International Forum for international sports federations ...

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Muaythai is Getting Ready for the IF Forum

October 31st, 2014

Muaythai is one of the 109 of world recognized sports by SportAccord and this year will be in in the 2014 IF Forum in Lausanne held from the 3rd to the 5th of November. The Forum will be opened by the IOC president, Thomas Bach, and will feature many guest speakers focusing on the theme of Innovation and Technology. This will be a great opportunity for Muaythai to mingle with all the other sports. Muaythai will ...

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Muaythai a Repeat Hit at the SportAccord Convention

May 25th, 2012

SportAccord Convention is the world's premier annual event at the service of sport, focused on driving positive change internationally, and dedicated to engaging rights holders, organising committees, cities, businesses and other organisations in the development of sport. Originally launched in 2003, SportAccord International Convention is a 6-day gathering of more than 1500 leading representatives from international sport. It offers the sports family a powerful opportunity to come together on a global scale, in an exclusive and ...

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England – One of Europe’s Muaythai Power Houses

August 5th, 2011

Muaythai in England is growing stronger and stronger through the efforts of the United Kingdom Muaythai Federation, the sole member of the WMC and IFMA. London is the host of the 2012 Olympic Games and this year also hosted the biggest sport convention, the SportAccord Convention & Exhibition. Muaythai is a member of SportAccord as one of the 104 world recognised sports under the WMC and IFMA. SportAccord was another fantastic venue at which muaythai was promoted ...

Tags: IFMA, IFMA World Championships, SportAccord, UK, UKMF, WMC
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Arafura Games finished with a bang

May 21st, 2011

2011 Arafura Games in Australia, again was a major success for muaythai with the stadium filled to the bursting point every competition day, making muaythai one of the main attractions at the Arafura Games. The final medal tally was a big success for the host of the upcoming IFMA World Championships as Uzbekistan was overall the best team. Australia came at a close second and Thailand third. Macau really improved in the last 12 months and ...

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SportAccord 2011 Big Success!!

May 5th, 2011

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Good Morning London – A Smash!!

April 8th, 2011

Following the success of the Good Morning Dubai Muaythai boxercise session at last year’s SportAccord Convention, the International Federation of Muaythai Amateur (IFMA) decided to give this year’s delegates yet another dose of Muaythai fun. Delegates got up bright and early and again came in all shapes, sizes and fitness levels. Attendees ranged from IF representatives to bidding cities to SportAccord staff members and all enjoyed the Muaythai training led by IFMA General Secretary and former ...

Tags: IOC, SportAccord, UK
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IFMA attending the 2011 SportAccord Convention

March 16th, 2011

IFMA - Our sister organisation that governs the amateur side of Muaythai will shortly be attending the SportAccord Convention in London, UK. While there they will be gathering support for Muaythai, as well as representing Muaythai in-front of many of the leading sporting organisations and committees, including the International Olympic Committee (IOC). This is a very special year for Muaythai to attend as we will be furthering our bid to become one of the few World Recognised ...

Tags: IFMA, IOC, SportAccord, UK
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