International Federation of Muaythai Associations (IFMA)

IFMA Athletes Commission

The IFMA Athletes Commission brings together representatives from around the world to ensure athlete voices are heard within the federation. We work to support athlete welfare, provide input on policies and competition standards, and strengthen communication between competitors and IFMA leadership. By representing athletes in decision-making, we help shape a fair, inclusive, and sustainable future for Muaythai.

Athletes Commission Chair

Lennert Swart

Lennert Swart

South Africa

Athletes Commission Vice Chairs

Amine El Moatassime

United Arab Emirates

Yolanda Schmidt

Yolanda Schmidt

Austria

Lennert Swart

Lennert Swart

South Africa

Athletes Commission Members

Shihbab Abu Jaefar

Lybia

Patricia Axling

Sweden

Nili Block

Israel

Viktorie Bulinova

Czech Republic

Myriame Djedidi

France

Gabriela Kuzawinska

Poland

Saray Medina

Spain

Julieta Ortiz

Mexico

Past Athletes Commission Chairs

Artem Levin

Artem Levin

Russia

Valentina Shevchenko

Valentina Shevchenko

Kyrgyzstan

Janice Lyn

Janice Lyn

Canada