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IFMA urges IOC to clarify after British boxer dies in Samui

April 01, 2025

IFMA takes a stand on athlete safety, prepares to meet IOC after British boxer’s death affects Muay Thai’s image and future in the Olympics

Muay Thai gets thumbs up for Paris Olympics showcase

May 24, 2024

IFMA president announces that Thai kickboxing will feature as a demonstration sport in the upcoming Games

IFMA & Sports Authority of Thailand train Muay Thai trainers.

THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2024

IFMA, in collaboration with the Sports Authority of Thailand, has orchestrated a comprehensive training program tailored for "Muay Thai instructors," aligning with international standards. Their immediate objective is to extend this training initiative to Saudi Arabia.

IFMA sends New Year's greetings to its 152 members

MONDAY, JANUARY 01, 2024

New Year greetings from Sakchye Tapsuwan, President of The International Federation of Muay Thai Associations and other board members reflect on the past year, expressing pride in the global Muay Thai athletes who stood together during the challenging times of Covid-19 pandemic.

IFMA is highly pleased with the success of Muay Thai in 2023

MONDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2023

The success of Muay Thai in 2023 is being recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as one of the sports to be included in the competition program for the upcoming Summer Olympic Games in the future.

2023 : The most remarkable year in the history of Muay Thai in Europe

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2023

Muay Thai is gaining popularity in Europe, one of the five continents recognized for featuring Muay Thai as a sport in the Olympic Games 2028.

IFMA Senior World Championships 2023 begins on Friday

FRIDAY, MAY 05, 2023

Boxers from 112 countries are joining the 2023 IFMA Senior World Championships which takes place during May 5-12 at Central World department store in Bangkok.

International Muay Thai competition to be held in Bangkok next week

SATURDAY, APRIL 29, 2023

International Federation of Muaythai Associations (IFMA) has joined hands with its partner to organise the 2023 IFMA Senior World Championships set to take place on May 4-12, at Central World department store in Bangkok, with boxers from 112 countries attending.

Sending kickboxers to SEA Games ‘will threaten Muay Thai Olympic bid’

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Six countries will not join the kickboxing competition at this year’s Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, the International Federation of Muaythai Associations (IFMA) said on Thursday.

Muay Thai, IFMA fully recognized by IOC

TUESDAY, JULY 20, 2021

Officially, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has fully recognized "Muaythai" and the International Federation of Muaythai Associations (IFMA) at the 138th IOC meeting in Tokyo. Apart from widely encouraging other member nations to perform Muaythai, this is also the beginning of the possibility of Muaythai to be accepted in the global sporting event, the Olympic Games.

Unesco and Ifma launch partnership

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2016

Unesco and the International Federation of Muaythai Amateur (Ifma) have launched a wide-reaching partnership aimed at harnessing the power of sport for peace and development.

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