IFMA Global Events | 2–9 February 2026
The year has only just begun, and the global Muaythai community is already fully in motion.
Across the first weeks of 2026, athletes, coaches, officials, and federations are back to work — competing, learning, and building pathways that support Muaythai at every level. From regional championships and world title bouts to youth development programs and lifelong sport initiatives, this week reflects the true depth and reach of Muaythai worldwide.
Competition at Every Level
Several countries are opening the year with major competitive milestones:
- Türkiye hosts the Marmara Region Muaythai Championship in Bursa, bringing together regional talent and setting early benchmarks for the season.
- Slovakia welcomes athletes from home and abroad for the SMTA Open Slovak Championship, an open-format national event aligned with IFMA rules.
- Switzerland stages a major international moment with a WMC World Title bout at GVA Fight Night, placing elite-level Muaythai firmly in the spotlight.
- Hong Kong continues to strengthen women’s participation through the Women’s Muaythai Championship 2025–2026, reinforcing equal opportunity and long-term athlete pathways.
- Poland remains a regional hub with three parallel initiatives: Legenda Liga Muaythai (league competition for all experience levels) and the Legend Lumpinee Stadium seminar featuring elite Thai expertise.
These events show how Muaythai competition spans youth, amateur, elite, and professional levels — all within a unified global framework.
Development Beyond the Ring
Equally important this week is the focus on education, officiating, and sustainable growth:
- In Spain, the Level II Sports Coaching Course in Kickboxing and Muaythai continues to professionalise coaching standards and athlete care.
- Malaysia delivers the East Meets West: Complete Muaythai Hybrid Coaching Method, combining traditional Thai foundations with modern tactical and scoring approaches for today’s international arena.
- Belgium hosts an IFMA Muaythai Development program focused on youth training and long-term athlete development.
- In Australia, the WA Muaythai community comes together for a fundraiser sparring event supporting officials ahead of national championships — a reminder that strong competitions rely on well-prepared referees and judges.
Muaythai for Life
One of the most meaningful developments this week comes from the United Arab Emirates, where Muaythai is included in the Open Masters Games for the first time. This milestone reinforces an important message: Muaythai is not only for youth or elite athletes, but a lifelong sport that supports health, discipline, and community at every age.
A Connected Global Community
From Europe to Asia, the Middle East to Oceania, the first full competition week of 2026 shows a sport that is organised, expanding, and deeply interconnected. Athletes are back in the ring, coaches are upgrading their skills, officials are preparing for the year ahead, and federations are laying foundations for sustainable growth.
This is Muaythai as a global ecosystem — competitive, educational, inclusive, and forward-looking.
One World. One Muaythai.