IFMA Codes and Policies

IFMA Event Media Conduct Policy

The IFMA Event Media Conduct Policy outlines the expectations for media representatives attending IFMA events. This policy ensures a professional, respectful, and safe environment for athletes, officials, and media personnel alike. It covers key areas such as media pass requirements, guidelines for capturing content, ethical conduct, cultural sensitivity, and the importance of impartiality. Media representatives are expected to adhere to these standards to maintain the integrity of IFMA events.

The IFMA Event Media Conduct Policy can be downloaded here.

This policy sets out the conditions under which athletes, officials, and delegation members from the Russian Federation, Republic of Belarus, and State of Israel may take part in IFMA and IFMA-sanctioned events under a neutral status.

Key provisions include:

• Neutral Status (AIN): Participants from the above nations must register as Authorised Individual Neutrals and are prohibited from representing their country in any form.

• Prohibition of National Symbols: Flags, anthems, uniforms, or any national emblems are not permitted at any IFMA event.

• Additional Eligibility Requirements: Russian and Belarusian participants must declare no affiliation with military or security agencies and no support for the war in Ukraine.

• Special Provisions for Israel: Israeli delegates must also compete under neutral status, with an exception made only for the 2025 Youth World Championships in Abu Dhabi.

• Strict Compliance and Monitoring: A declaration form must be submitted by all affected participants, with IFMA retaining the right to conduct background checks.

This policy reflects IFMA’s commitment to neutrality, integrity, and inclusivity in sport.

The Full Policy on Neutral Participation can be downloaded here.

IFMA Code of Ethics

The fundamental purpose of the IFMA Code of Ethics is to assist IFMA members in making consistent choices when faced with ethical dilemmas and to set out ethical principles and standards that are in line with the International Olympic Council’s (IOC) ideals and, therefore, applicable throughout the Muay Thai community and sport governed by IFMA.

The IFMA members herein undertake at all material times to respect and ensure compliance with the following principles:

• Fairness: Operating within the spirit of the rules, never taking an unfair advantage, and always making informed and honourable decisions.
• Respect: Recognizing the contribution that all people make to sport, treating them with dignity and consideration, and caring for the property and equipment they use. Respect is for all, irrespective of age, sex, religion, or race.
• Responsibility: Taking responsibility for one’s actions and always being a positive role model.
• Safety: Encouraging healthy and safe procedures, preventing and reporting dangerous behaviour, while demonstrating concern for others.
• Integrity: A set of principles derived from honesty, fairness, and consistent respectability of good character.
• Equity: Practicing fairness and social justice in all situations and decision-making processes. Ensuring that all individuals are respected, have equal opportunities, and have their rights protected.
• Transparency: This is a fundamental principle of any form of modern governance. To ensure that any and/or all transactions, events, decisions, and practices are fully transparent to ensure fairness and equity.
• Accountability: This principle encourages responsible decision-making and ensures sound decisions. IFMA members can play a vital role in such decisions; hence, accountability is an important precept.
• The IFMA Code of Ethics can be downloaded here.

IFMA Code of Conduct

This policy defines a code of conduct for Member associations of the International Federation of Muaythai Amateur (“IFMA”) and such individual associations’ members, including athletes sponsored by the Member, officials, officers and other affiliated parties (“Constituents”). It details all the bodies that manage any matters related to conduct, and it describes the procedures for addressing instances of improper or inappropriate conduct. The primary mechanism for dealing with disputes is direct discussion between the persons or parties involved.  This policy takes effect in the event the latter is unsuccessful and/or in matters of import wherein formal redress is required.

The IFMA Conduct Policy can be downloaded here.

IFMA Gender Equality Policy

This Policy defines commitments of the International Federation of Muaythai Amateur (IFMA) to support gender equality and the principles expressed in the UN’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights, including the UNESCO International Charter of Physical Education and Sport, the Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) and the Brighton Declaration on Women and Sport. 

The Policy also recognizes and contributes to the gender equality objectives of Goal 5 of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The Policy reflects on the principle of the Olympic Charter “to encourage and support the promotion of women in sport at all levels and in all structures.” 

The IFMA Gender Equality Policy reflects the commitment of the IFMA Constitution Article II that all members of the IFMA family do not face discrimination of any kind including and not limited to; race, ethnicity, skin tone, gender, sexual orientation, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status. 

The Gender Equality Policy of the International Federation of Muaythai Amateur (IFMA) aims to promote gender equality in the sport of Muaythai. 

The IFMA Gender Policy (Updated 07/19) can be downloaded here.

IFMA Safeguarding Policy

This Policy defines commitments of the International Federation of Muaythai Associations (IFMA) to support a safe and enjoyable environment throughout IFMA events and daily operation of the international federation, that safeguard welfare of athletes and IFMA family members from any kind of discrimination, harassment and abuse. 

The IFMA Safeguarding Policy reflects the commitment of IFMA Constitution Article II that all members of the IFMA family do not face discrimination of any kind such as race, ethnicity, skin-tone, gender, sexual orientation, language, religion, political or other opinion,  national or social origin, property, birth or other status

The IFMA Safeguarding Policy (updated 11/20) can be downloaded here.

To help our members determine the efficacy of their policies and activities towards ensuring a safe environment for children and young people in sport, we have created this safeguarding assessment tool.

PDF Version can be downloaded here.

International Federation of Muaythai Associations is dedicated to conducting all of its practices ethically, morally and within a legitimate frame work to the highest degree. Anyone reporting on another person to have participated in acts deemed as, unlawful, regarding incorrect financial data or violating IFMA bylaws, policies and procedures, or improper conduct which violates the IFMA will be supported and matters will be handled with the utmost of professionalism.

• Reporting Responsibility

The IFMA Whistleblower Policy is intended to encourage and enable employees, promoters, spectators and everyone involved in the sport to bring to attention any illegal practices or serious violations with regard to IFMA policies, so that they can be addressed and the correct conduct and action can be taken. The individuals or groups that can be reported regarding these matters include, the federation itself, its leadership or others acting on its behalf with matters relating but not limited to accounting, auditing, ethical violations, harassment or discrimination as well as any other acts or behaviours deemed as improper conduct.

• Anonymity

IFMA holds the capacity for complainants to have their identity disclosed when reporting information on others and every effort will be made to ensure this. However, we would advise for those wishing to file a complaint to submit their names so that a solid case can be built and increase the likelihood of the alleged acts being taken more seriously as a more thorough investigation can be conducted.

• Method for Reporting

Complainants wishing to pass on information are able to do so using our “Whistleblower’s Box” on the IFMA website. Aside from been convenient this will help ensure anonymity for those seeking it and will actively encourage people to pass on information without fear of repercussion.  The information will then be dealt with by our compliance officer and addressed immediately.

• No Retaliation

It is contrary to the values of IFMA in the event of a report to retaliate against any staff, volunteers or member associations filing a complaint in good faith regarding a violation or suspected violation. However, IFMA also reserves the right to discipline anyone who makes an accusation under false pretenses.

• Compliance

In order for our goal of transparency and accountability to be achieved IFMA must ask for full compliance from all of its members. It is the responsibility of all board members, officers, employees and volunteers to report concerns about violations of IFMA’s code of ethics or suspected violations of law or regulations that govern IFMA’s operations.

The International Federation of Muaythai Amateur (IFMA) will, to the extent not covered by any existing insurance from whatever source, indemnify and provide a legal defence for any of its elected officials covered as to any and call claims, lawsuits, demands, liability and expenses which such elected officials may incur by reason of “covered acts” in the discharge of their duties, and in the space and course of their official duties. The indemnification and legal defence liability and financial limit will be determined on a case by case basis at the time of the accepting defence of the matter.

Definition

“Covered Acts” is defined as all acts and official duties, as stated within the IFMA Constitution, excluding any/and/or all proceedings brought under the Criminal Code or law of the jurisdiction concerned.

Such exclusion may be exempt only upon the express consent of the Executive Committee.

1. INTRODUCTION

We, the International Federation of Muaythai Associations, located at Maison du Sport International, Avenue de Rhodanie 54, Building B – 2nd Floor, 1007 Lausanne, Switzerland, (hereinafter referred to as “IFMA”) process certain information about yourself, including personal data, when you use certain functionalities of one of IFMA websites (hereinafter referred to as “Website”) or take part in Certain activities and services operated by IFMA on IFMA Website. This Privacy Notice is designed to inform you about how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data as a data subject.

This Privacy Policy applies to all digital services such as websites, Newsletters, registrations systems offered on one of IFMA Websites (www.muaythai.sport, www.ifmalive.com, and all subdomains). IFMA Website may contain hyperlinks to websites owned and operated by third parties. These third parties websites have their own privacy notices and IFMA encourages you to review them. IFMA does not accept any responsibility or liability for the privacy practices of such third parties websites and our use of such websites is at your own risk.

For the purposes of this privacy policy “personal data” means any information relating to an identified or identifiable person, in particular with reference to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location, data, an online identifier or to one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural or social identity of that natural person.

2. COLLECTION AND PROCESSING OF PERSONAL DATA

IFMA collects the following personal data about you:

2.1. Personal data which you provide directly to IFMA

In general, you can visit the Website without providing personal data.  However, data are generally requested when you wish to take part in certain activities available on the Website, create an account, communicate with us. In such cases, you may be invited or required to provide personal data about yourself such as first name, last name, nationality, age, country of residence, home address and/or email address, phone number, business organisation, job title. Subscription to certain services may require further data. In such a case IFMA will inform you of any additional information needed to provide the services which you have requested. By providing IFMA with your personal data, you expressly authorize IFMA, its partners, subcontractors and/or affiliates to collect and subsequently process such data in accordance with the terms defined herein to provide you the services which you have selected. 

Please note that if you do not provide data required, it may prevent you from making full use of IFMA services.

2.2. Personal data which IFMA collects automatically when you visit the IFMA Website

When you use the Website, IFMA may collect personal data about you by implementing an automatic tracking process (cookies) gathering anonymous information, such as browser type, operating systems and the date and time of access to help improve the content of the Website, to customize the Website for our visitors and to learn more about them and how they use the Website. For use of cookies please see below Article 3.

3. USE OF COOKIES

IFMA uses cookies to store visitors’ preferences and to record session information, for purposes including ensuring that visitors are not repeatedly offered the same advertisements and to customize newsletter, advertising and web page content based on browser type and user profile information. We do not link the information we store in cookies to any personally identifiable information you submit while on the Website. You may be able to configure your browser to accept or reject all or some cookies, or to notify you when a cookie is set (each browser is different, so check the “Help” menu of your browser to learn how to change your cookie preferences). However, you must enable cookies from IFMA Website in order to use some of its functions. Please note that Website might allow third party advertisers that are presenting advertisements on some of our pages to set and access their cookies on your computer. Advertisers’ use of cookies is subject to their own privacy policies, not the IFMA Privacy Policy.

4. PURPOSE OF THE COLLECTION AND PROCESSING OF PERSONAL DATA

Pursuant to this Privacy Policy, IFMA will collect and process your personal data solely for the following purposes:

(a) to contact you for services which you have subscribed to, signed up for or participate in;

(b) to manage your user account;

(c) to manage our relationship with you or comply with our contractual obligations;

(d) to fulfil subscription to the IFMA Newsletter;

(e) to fulfil subscription to IFMA media channels (i.e. Youtube, Facebook, Twitter);

(f) to communicate with you;

(g) to track traffic flows and make IFMA Websites easier for you to use;

(h) to maintain and develop IFMA’s services;

(i) to send you marketing communication to promote the services and activities of IFMA.

(j) to ensure IFMA compliance with the World Anti-Doping Code: Managing whereabouts of athletes included in IFMA’s Registered Testing Pool (RTP), processing of Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUE) etc. (For full details, please see IFMA’s Anti-Doping Privacy Notice.)

5. SPAMMING

IFMA will not engage in spamming and will not authorize the use of your personal data for commercial or advertising purposes by third parties, except with your express consent.

Any marketing communication you receive from IFMA will always include a clear, simple option to refuse, or ‘opt-out’ of such future communications. You may also opt-out at any time by contacting IFMA (see below Article 13).

6. LEGAL BASIS OF THE DATA PROCESSING ACTIVITIES

We only process your personal data in the cases permitted by law. Most frequently, the legal basis for the processing of your personal data by IFMA:

(a) Contractual need: contractual necessity applies to justify the following uses of your personal data when personal data are necessary for providing the services you have subscribed for or for the performance of any other contract that we have entered into or are about to enter into with you, for communicating with you, for managing your registration and user account, for sharing data with IFMA’s partners, including transferring, storing or processing data outside EU, in relation to the provision of services. Any processing contained in paragraphs (a) to (f) in Article 4 above may be justified by a contractual need;

(b) Legitimate interests of IFMA or third parties, provided that your own interests do not prevail: such legitimate interest is deemed to be given when we process your data to establish, exercise or defend our legal claims, to prevent fraud, misuse of our services, to detect any dysfunction of our services and/or Websites, to ensure and improve security of your IT system and network, to process data for statistical purposes. The processing contained in paragraphs (g) to (i) in Article 4 above are necessary for the purposes of IFMA’s legitimate interest;

(c) Compliance with legal obligations incumbent upon IFMA, especially in the area of archiving and data retention;

(d) Consent which you have given after having been duly informed: such consent is deemed to be given in relation to the sending of advertising offers and marketing materials, such as newsletters and other promotional offers. This consent may be withdrawn at any time as described in the Article 9 below. This withdrawal will not, however, affect the lawfulness of consent-based processing prior to withdrawal.

7. HOSTING AND TRANSFER OF PERSONAL DATA

IFMA’s data is hosted in the cloud on AWS (Amazon Web Services) by our technology partners; RSportz Inc. Specific data is held in specific global locations dependent upon where the information is collected.  Example; data collected in Europe is hosted in the appropriate European Region. There are six European regions, East, West, North & South, depending on where the data is collected. The regions are isolated from one another to maintain strict security protocols. Therefore, any personal data for Europe submitted to IFMA will be hosted in a Member State of the European Union. The United Kingdom has it’s own AWS cloud as it has left the E.U.

As a matter of principle, IFMA will never transmit your data to other third parties without your prior consent. However, by registering to the IFMA Website, you accept that IFMA may share your data to its technology partner, RSportz Inc and any other subcontractors, including outside European Union, if IFMA deems it necessary for the purposes mentioned in Article 4. IFMA will take all the measures required to ensure that the receiving entity has agreed to keep your data confidential and secure. If the level of privacy protection in a country does not comply with internationally recognized standards, IFMA will ensure by contracting specific safeguards, such as standard clause or express consent, that data transfers to databases in that country are equally protected and that a transfer of data to third parties in such countries do not occur. IFMA and its subcontractors reserve the right to release your data if required under law to do so, or based on the good-faith belief that such release is necessary to comply with applicable legislation.

We may share your personal data with:

• Our affiliated sport federations or organisations for membership and event-related purposes.
• Service Providers: Third-party service providers assisting us with event management, communication, analytics, and more.
• Regulatory Authorities: When required by law or in response to legal requests.

8. DATA RETENTION

IFMA will retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes set forth under Article 4 above. Please note that personal data may be kept for a longer period of time exclusively for mere statistical purposes and IFMA shall use anonymous data wherever possible.

IFMA periodically, but at least every 3 (three) years, checks that no data is stored for longer than needed.

9. YOUR RIGHTS

Your principal rights under the data protection law are as follows:

Right to access: you have the right to confirmation as to whether or not IFMA processes your personal data and, where IFMA does, access to the personal data, together with certain additional information. That additional information include details of the purposes of the processing, the categories of personal data concerned and the recipients of the personal data. Providing the rights and freedoms of others are not affected, IFMA will supply to you a copy of your personal data.

Right to rectification: you have the right to have any inaccurate personal data about you rectified and, taking into account the purposes of the processing, to have any incomplete personal data about you completed.

Right to erasure: in some circumstances you have the right to have your personal data erased. Those circumstances are: (i) the personal data are no longer necessary in relation to the purposes for which they were collected or otherwise processed; (ii) you withdraw the consent on which the processing is based and there is no other legal ground for the processing; (iii) you object to the processing of your data and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing; (iv) the personal data have been unlawfully processed; the personal data have to be erased for compliance with a legal obligation to which IFMA is subject; (v) the personal data have been collected in relation to the offer of information society services directly to a child.

Right to restrict processing: in some circumstances you have the right to restrict the processing of your personal data. Those circumstances are: (i) you contest the accuracy of the personal data; (ii) processing is unlawful but you oppose erasure; (iii) IFMA no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of our processing, but you require personal data for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims; or (iv) you have objected to processing, pending the verification of that objection. Where processing has been restricted on this basis, IFMA may continue to store your personal data. However, IFMA will only otherwise process it: with your consent; for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims; for the protection of the rights of another natural or legal person; or for reasons of important public interest.

Right to object to processing: you have the right to object to IFMA’s processing of your personal data on grounds relating to your particular situation, but only to the extent that the legal basis for the processing is that the processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by IFMA or by a third party. If you make such an objection, IFMA will cease to process the personal data unless IFMA can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override your interests, rights and freedoms, or the processing is for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims. You have the right to object to IFMA’s processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes (including profiling for direct marketing purposes). If you make such an objection, IFMA will cease to process your personal data for this purpose. You’ll be able to opt-out from emails IFMA sends you by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of those emails. You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data for scientific or historical research purposes or statistical purposes on grounds relating to your particular situation, unless the processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out for reasons of public interest.

Right to data portability: to the extent that the legal basis for IFMA’s processing of your personal data is: (i) consent; or (ii) that the processing is necessary for the performance of a contract to which you are party or in order to take steps at your request prior to entering into a contract, and such processing is carried out by automated means, you have the right to receive your personal data from IFMA in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format. However, this right does not apply where it would adversely affect the rights and freedoms of others.

Right to withdraw consent: to the extent that the legal basis for IFMA’s processing of your personal data is consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time. Withdrawal will not affect the lawfulness of processing before the withdrawal.

Automated individual decision making: IFMA does not carry out this kind of decision making. However, for your information, you have the right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing, including profiling, which produces legal effects concerning you unless this is necessary for our contract, is authorised under applicable law or is based on your explicit consent.

You may exercise any of your rights in relation to your personal data by emailing info@muaythai.sport. If IFMA has doubts concerning your identity, IFMA will require a piece of identification to prove your identity. IFMA tries to respond to all legitimate request within one month. Occasionally it may take longer than a month, up to two additional months, if your request is complex or IFMA has a number of requests. In this case IFMA will let you know of the extended delay within one month following your request. You can also update your personal data at any time by accessing your user account.

10. DATA SECURITY

IFMA is committed to ensure the best possible level of security of your personal data, and will take adequate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against the risks of damage, destruction, loss or unauthorized access.

11. COMPLAINT WITH THE COMPETENT AUTHORITY

If you consider that the processing of personal data relating to you infringes the legal regulations, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent authority of the place where you have your habitual residence or place of work or the place of the alleged infringement.

12. AMENDMENT OF THIS PRIVACY POLICY

IFMA reserves the right to change any of the terms and conditions contained in the present Privacy Policy, at any time and in its sole discretion. When Changes are made, the last updated version will be effective immediately upon posting on the Website. Your continued use of the Website following the posting of changes will constitute your acceptance of such changes. IFMA encourages you to review the Privacy Policy periodically to be informed of any change.

13. CONTACTING IFMA

If you have any queries, comments or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact IFMA at: privacy@muaythai.sport.

1. Introduction

This Information Security Policy outlines the measures and guidelines adopted by the International Federation of Muaythai Associations (IFMA), the IOC recognised International Sport Federation governing the sport of Muaythai, to ensure the protection, confidentiality, integrity, and availability of personal and sensitive information. This policy serves as a framework for safeguarding data against unauthorised access, breaches, and other security risks.

2. Scope

This policy applies to all employees, contractors, volunteers, and stakeholders who have access to personal and sensitive information within IFMA. It encompasses all information assets, including electronic, paper-based, and verbal communication.

3. Information Classification and Handling

We classify information based on its sensitivity and criticality. Categories include:

• Public: Information suitable for public dissemination.
• Internal Use: Information intended for internal purposes only.
• Confidential: Sensitive and confidential information that requires special protection.
• Highly Confidential: Extremely sensitive information subject to strict access controls.

All personnel must follow appropriate handling and storage procedures for each classification.

4. Access Control and Authorization

Access to personal and sensitive information is granted on a “need-to-know” basis. Access controls are enforced through user authentication, role-based access, and other technical measures. Authorisation for access is managed by the IFMA Director General.

5. Physical Security

Physical access to facilities housing personal information is restricted. Security measures, including access badges, locks, and surveillance, are implemented to prevent unauthorised entry.

6. Data Protection and Retention

Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected and in compliance with legal requirements. When data is no longer needed, it is securely disposed of in accordance with IFMA’s data retention policy.

7. Information Handling Procedures

All personnel must adhere to secure information handling practices:

• Encryption: Sensitive data in transit and storage must be encrypted using approved methods.
• Secure Disposal: Disposal of paper documents and electronic media must follow approved methods to prevent unauthorised retrieval.
• Email and Communication: Exercise caution when sharing sensitive information via email and other electronic means.

8. Security Awareness and Training

Regular security awareness and training programs are conducted to educate personnel about information security best practices, policies, and procedures.

9. Incident Response

In the event of a data breach or security incident, IFMA’s incident response plan is activated to mitigate the impact, investigate the breach, notify affected parties, and take corrective actions.

10. Third-Party Management

Third-party vendors and partners who have access to personal information are required to adhere to security standards consistent with this policy.

11. Compliance and Monitoring

This policy is aligned with applicable data protection regulations, including but not limited to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Regular audits and assessments are conducted to ensure compliance.

12. Reporting Security Concerns

All employees, contractors, and stakeholders are encouraged to report any security concerns, breaches, or vulnerabilities promptly to privacy@muaythai.sport.

13. Policy Review and Updates

This policy is subject to periodic review and updates to ensure it remains relevant and effective.

By adhering to this Information Security Policy, we demonstrate our commitment to protecting the personal and sensitive information entrusted to IFMA and maintaining the highest standards of information security.

IFMA Regulations on Manipulations of Competitions

International Federation of Muaythai Associations, hereinafter “IFMA”, being aware, that:

– Without sports there is no sports betting,

– Betting has been an integrated part of sports since the beginning and is a legitimate pursuit,

– Illegal or fraudulent betting can cause global damage for sport, the betting industry, and governments alike,

– One of the most important avenues for financing sport comes from sports betting, offered by national lotteries or private operators,

– Sports betting allows the public to demonstrate their attachment to athletes and fans,

– The integrity of sports competitions must be upheld and IFMA will do whatever is in its power to fulfil that,

– National legislation differs from one country to another regarding the participation of sports betting operators to the financing of the sports movement,

– Fair play should be adhered to ensure a fair return from betting operators, not only for the organizers of sports events, but more generally for the continual development of sport.

IFMA constantly works on the instruments that enables further development of the sport of Muaythai and allows to govern the sport in efficient manner. One of these instruments are rules, regulations and guidelines that has been developed to facilitate mediation of disputes and procedures for settling disagreements among members.

Athlete Entourage Guidelines

The International Federation of Muaythai Associations (IFMA) as an active member of the Olympic Movement has established the following guidelines for the conduct of the Athlete`s Entourage. These regulations apply mutatis muntandis to private and professional entourages.  The IFMA Executive Board based on the initiative of the IFMA Entourage Commission may from time to time and if necessary modify these guidelines as to fulfill the requirements made by the Olympic Charter and other regulations established by the respective International Organizations.

The IFMA Athlete Entourage Guidelines can be downloaded here: IFMA_Entourage

IFMA’s Policy & Procedures on Intelligence Collection can be downloaded here: Intelligence Collection Policy and Procedure

IFMA Conflict of Interest Policy

IFMA is committed to the highest possible standards of openness, probity and accountability as well as conducting business in a manner that ensures business judgment and decision making is not influenced by undue personal interests.

We are expected to act impartially and objectively, and to take steps to avoid any conflict of interest arising as a result of the membership of, or association with, other organisations or individuals.

When an employees’ personal interests either influence, have the potential to influence, or are perceived to influence their decision making at IFMA, a conflict of interest situation results. 

This Policy explains the relevant principles and rules for preventing or managing conflicts of interest and how such principles and rules are to be implemented.  

This Policy explains IFMA’s position regarding conflicts and potential conflicts of interest that may arise during the course of our business. It also serves to raise awareness with all colleagues about conflicts and to provide guidance on how to manage conflict of interests so that colleagues can act in the best interests of IFMA.

IFMA Conflict of Interest Policy can be downloaded here: IFMA Conflict of Interest Policy

IFMA Sustainability Policy

The International Federation of Muaythai Associations (IFMA) is committed to embedding sustainability into all aspects of its operations, governance, and events. As a proud member of the Olympic movement, IFMA aligns with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Sustainability Strategy and the sustainability frameworks of other IOC-recognised international federations.

IFMA’s Sustainability Policy is structured around three key areas of responsibility:

1. IFMA as an Organisation – embedding sustainability in daily operations.

2. IFMA as an Event Owner – ensuring sustainable event management practices.

3. IFMA as a Leader in the Sporting Community – promoting sustainability in and beyond the sport.

This policy is in line with the guidelines outlined in the IFMA Championships Event Handbook, which provides detailed recommendations for hosts on implementing sustainable practices.

The IFMA Sustainability can be downloaded here: IFMA Sustainability Policy