Tag: IFMA

The Challenger Muaythai: It Has Begun!

IFMA Ranking Committee

The muaythai ranking is an important part of IFMA’s development and since the unification of IFMA and WMC in 2019, every month the ranking committee meets in different parts of the world to publish the world rankings. IFMA has very strict ranking criteria, especially to fight for a world title belt in contrary to the non-recognised organisations. The […]

Nai Khanom Tom Day

Nai Khanom Tom Day March 17 is Nai Khanom Tom day. This auspicious event usually takes place in the old capital city of Thailand, Ayutthaya. This day pays homage to the late Nai Khanom Tom, a legendary Thai warrior who competed against 10 opponents and won all of them using the art of the eight […]

Action Packed Day 4 at Nimibutr Stadium

The atmosphere of the stadium was electrifying to the point where you might think that things were back to normal with National Teams chanting their team cheers in support of their teammates. There were some big upsets that took place on Day 4 of the 2021 IFMA World Championships in the senior division. Nouredine Samir […]

The Muaythai World Celebrates Charissa Tynan Elected Director General

The IFMA World Executive Board Meeting met in Bangkok during the IFMA World Championships to discuss important IFMA matters after IOC recognition. One of the important decisions made was the official handover of the IFMA leadership. IFMA General Secretary Stephan Fox who is also the Vice President of GAISF and AIMS and United Through Sports […]

IFMA World Championships Sets New Record

The Nimibutr Thai National Stadium was the battlefield for round 2 at the IFMA Youth and Senior championships 2021.A record of 150 fights took place in 3 rings for 11 hours straight. All 3 rings were telecasted live.The day very much showcased the universality of muaythai in which the established muaythai countries of the home country Thailand, […]

The Nak Muay Field of Play is Officially Open at Nimibutr Stadium

The long-awaited IFMA 2021 World Championships in Bangkok commenced today and began with the One Standard Muaythai Cultural Workshop lead by Cultural Commission Chair Ajahn Chao alongside Kru Id with special guest and multiple world champion and muaythai superstar Buakaw. The afternoon began at Nimibutr Stadium with a whopping 134 bouts. Bangkok witnessed the true […]

IFMA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS OPENING CEREMONY

Athletes from 91 countries proudly marched in the national stadium of Bangkok, Thailand for the opening ceremony of the IFMA World Championships 2021. A standing ovation was given to the first 2 teams the IFMA Refugee Team, Team Afghanistan and certainly Team Thailand. IFMA President Dr. Sakchye Tapsuwan praised the IFMA community for their resilience […]