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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 ...

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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.

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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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Prince’s Cup 2012

July 10th, 2012

Prince’s Cup is a very special occasion in the Muaythai world. This year, the World Muaythai Council (WMC), the governing body for the sport of Muaythai under the directive of the Royal Thai Government; the International Federation of Muaythai Amateur (IFMA), the world governing body for amateur Muaythai, recognised by SportAccord and the Olympic Council of Asia, set to take Muaythai to the highest level of sporting recognition; the Amateur Muaythai Association of Thailand (AMTAT), ...

Tags: Muay Aerobic, Muay Boran, muaythai, Na-ta Muaythai, Press Conference, Prince Cup
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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 ...

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Sport Is Your Gang Kicks off in Thailand

July 17th, 2012

Over ten thousand children will participate in the WMC, IFMA and AMTAT cultural event, in cooperation with the Bangkok Metropolitan Authority in honour of HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn’s 60th birthday. Muaythai is a martial art which includes many aspects: self-defense, competition, fitness, musical performance, and more. Simply put, it is a sport for every body. The 28th of July is a very important day in the Thai calendar, as it marks the birthday of HRH ...

Tags: Muay Aerobic, Muay Boran, muaythai, Muaythai Music, Na-ta Muaythai, Prince Cup, Sport Is Your Gang
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European Superstar Marco Pique in Prince’s Cup Super 4

July 25th, 2012

One of the world’s Muaythai legends, Dutch/Surinamese fighter Marco Pique, will replace Jordan Watson in the Super 4 at the Prince’s Cup Gala on July 27th, in honor of HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn’s 60th Birthday. The event is organized by the WMC and the city of Bangkok. Jordan, one of the WMC top guns and “The Challenger Muaythai” runner-up, has had to pull out last minute, due to a family illness. We send him and his ...

Tags: Marco Pique, Prince Cup 2012, Super 4
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“Kick the Habit” Challenge a SAAMF Success!

July 20th, 2012

As many of you know, July 18th was Nelson Mandela’s birthday. The WMC and IFMA member SAAMF celebrated this momentous day with the 67 Minute “KICK THE HABIT” Muaythai Challenge. Three of the federation’s development Muaythai champions kicked pads for the entire 67 minutes to help raise funds for the Muaythai Against Drugs Foundation, to which they belong. The three boys, Akhona Mngibisa aged 18 (South African Middleweight Champion), Mkhululi Mlanjeni aged 15 (South African Flyweight ...

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Champions Ignite in Perth

July 13th, 2012

Here are some of the highlights from this past Sunday, and the fiery IGNITION event which took place in Perth: Kate Heuston V Pimchanok Ruamgwong (Winner Kate via TKO) Kate proved to be too strong for Pimchanok, from Round 1 landing heavy hand shots and leg chops. She continued the power drive into round 2 with hard low kicks, finally stopping Pimchanok via TKO. Millad Farzad v Sangpetch (Winner Millad via points) Millad started the bout with winning in ...

Tags: Ignition Muaythai, Kate Heuston, Millad Farzad, Perth, Pimchanok Ruamwong, Results, Sangpetch
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