World Muaythai Council

Muaythai is one of the leading sports in the Islamic Republic of Iran and over the few last years, Iranian Muaythai has showcased the Olympic Values of inclusion, equality and non-discrimination in so many ways. Under the Presidency of Mr. Javad Nasiri, Iranian Muaythai has become one of the strongest National Federations showcasing gender equality showcasing full 50/50 ratio at all recent muaythai international events not only in the athletes, but also the coaching ...

With a very busy year ahead, the 2022 IFMA Ad-Hoc Management Committee (AHMC) held its first meeting of the year. The AHMC is made up of thirteen members of the Executive Committee. It is allocated for specific duties and roles in relation to projects, events, campaigns and/or all relevant IFMA functions. The AHMC meeting was led by the IFMA Director General Charissa Tynan who briefed the members on all upcoming 2022 events such as European Championships, ...

This coming Sunday the 30th of January expect Fireworks as Top Level Fighters returns with another action-fueled evening of elite international muaythai. The show which is sanctioned by the WMC will be held in Fiumicino, Rome and features some of Italy's best pitted against international fighters. The headline event of the evening will see Alessio Ancinelli from Italy and Ion Fernadez from Spain battle it out for the WMC European title set at 52.16KG. Davide Carlot, IFMA Executive ...

Diplomacy Through SportKingdom of Thailand & Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Today has marked a historical day between two kingdoms, the Kingdom of Thailand and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, when His Excellency General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the Kingdom of Thailand and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia concluded a two-day ...

It was an amazing evening of muaythai action this Friday the 21st of January as Em Strasbourg Muaythai show successfully delivered on all levels. The show which was sanctioned by the WMC featured a stacked international lineup alongside some of the best French muaythai fighters on the scene. Headlining the card was Bilal Chareuf from France who went toe to toe with Omar Moreno from Spain as they contended for the vacant light heavyweight WMC European ...

The beautiful French city of Strasbourg which is also the seat of the European parliament will be the host next of the next WMC French muaythai event. The French Muaythai Federation (FKKMDA) under the presidency of Nadir Allouache who is also an IFMA Executive Board member is with no doubt one of the leading federations in the world. Muaythai in France is fully recognised by the National Olympic Committee in which Nadir Allouache is also an Executive Board member. WMC promoter Pascal Arene stated ...

National Identity Foundation supports IFMA to enhance Muaythai towards the highest recognition. Muaythai, known to some as “Muay” or “Thai boxing” dates back to the days of ancient Siam. The martial art in the battlefields was used to uphold the freedom and independence of modern Thailand. Muaythai is inherently woven into the fabric of the heritages and cultures of the Kingdom of Thailand with the traditions of the ancient art & sport deeply rooted. Muaythai is based on 5 important pillars, ...

Sri Lanka Muaythai which is fully recognised by the Olympic Committee had another important event. The Sri Lankan Muaythai Federation which is under the presidency of Asoka Jayarathna received a special reward for the Most Outstanding Team of the 2021 IFMA Virtual Championships at the World Championships, 2021 in Bangkok. The event was an important promotion to continue the elite athlete's development in Sri Lanka and also to promote the close cooperation with the motherland Thailand ...

The Turkish Muaythai Federation is in full preparation to welcome teams from across the continent of Europe to the 2022 European Championships to qualify for the final direct spots for Europe at the upcoming World Games 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByIrJWo87kg Under the leadership of its newly elected President Hasan Yildiz, the Turkish Muaythai Federation is working at full speed to ensure a safe and high level event for all participating delegations. Registration is open and in full swing ...

IFMA's main event this year will be the World Games in Birmingham in which qualifications around the world are already now in full swing. IFMA believes in gender equality and therefore the World Games has an equal number of male and female competitors this time around. The Spanish Muaythai Federation has done outstanding work over the last few years and is doing the pre-qualifier in an all-female card on the 29th of January. Nak Muay 8 ...

Saturday the 15th of January in the picturesque city of Colombo, Sri Lanka will see an evening of muaythai action put together by the Sri Lankan muaythai federation. The event which is sanctioned by the WMC will feature Sri Lanka's best fighters battling it out for bragging rights and a chance to climb the muaythai ladder. The headline fight of the evening will be for the WMC Sri Lankan Title which will see Kumudu face Vishnu ...

Jimmy Vienot has secured his legendary status in the art and sport of muaythai, winning his fourth world title across two different weight divisions. Jimmy won gold in 2019 at the IFMA World Championships in the 75kG division and went on to win gold this year in the 71KG division. He has also won the WMC world title in the 72.5kg division twice and also the 69KG division. Jimmy is also a Lumpinee Stadium champion and ...