Fairplay and health and safety of the athletes is an important foundation of the philosophy of muaythai, therefore importance is made to ensure that all technical officials of IFMA undergo a permanent training programme to ensure that the permanent challenges sport undergoes are met.

Australia had the highest honour to welcome the head official Somchai Sripiew for a 2 day workshop to make a national coaching seminar in the beautiful city of Perth. He was assisted by WMC technical delegate Elias Dolaptsis which gave the participants information on an event rundown from weigh in, medical procedure, doping tests, rules and regulations to results management.

Peter Boyd the President of the Australian Muaythai Federation said it was a real honour to have Mr Somchai there and that all delegates left not only with knowledge but also enthusiasm to ensure fairplay and protect the most important asset muaythai has, the athletes.