The African Muaythai Union congress took place in beautiful Kenitra, chaired by IFMA Vice President Driss El Hilali, with a special welcome from the IFMA General Secretary Stephan Fox.

Mr Driss gave a report on the vision and mission of the African Muaythai Union – a unified approach towards social change and sporting success. The IFMA General Secretary made a detailed presentation on IFMA’s vision towards highest recognition and the continued support of IFMA, especially for developing countries.

The election of the President took place with Mr. Abdelkarim El Hilali running unopposed and elected unanimously. The new President said that Morocco is one of the leading muaythai countries in African and that he would support each and every member with the support of the already recognised federation to ensure that many others would soon be granted recognition accordingly in the very near future.

H.E. Suphorn Pholmani, Thai Ambassador to Morocco was present and witnessed the elections.