Twice a year, the IFMA Medical Commission meets to discuss important topics on the well-being of the athletes and this year it was co-chaired by Dr Chaturaporn, former Vice Governor of the Sport Authority of Thailand and Chair of IFMA Medical Commission Dr Erdogan Aydin.

Many key issues were on the agenda, including protocols about head concussions, performance of ringside doctors, doping matters related to diuretics, stimulants and supplements,  protection of youth athletes, Professional muaythai and how medical procedures are managed and delivered and criteria for National Federations when selecting Team Doctors.

The commission meeting covered some very important issues which were then reported to the General Assembly by the Commission chair, Dr. Erdogan Aydin.