Ifma organizes a “global party” where members from all over the world applaud their success, and the IOC guarantees that they are on the cusp of making the Olympics.
The International Federation of Muay Thai Associations (IFMA) celebrated its 30th anniversary at a recent global gala in Thailand, welcoming more than 1,500 members from around the world, celebrating IFMA's founding from 1993 to the present day. It is also a celebration of obtaining certification from the International Olympic Committee (IOC), which is the main goal in the push for Muay Thai to be included in sporting events for humanity such as the Summer Olympics in the future.
At the event, Dr. Sakchai Tapsuwan, President of IFMA, Mr. Somchat Charounwacharawit, Vice-President of IFMA and Mr. Stefan Fuchs, Secretary General of IFMA, led the IFMA Executive Committee to extend a warm welcome to members from around the world. In addition, the honor was given by Dr. Subrani Guptasa, Director of the National Sports Development Fund. (NSDF), Dr Panya Hanlamiwang, Budget Expenditure Monitoring Committee of the National Sports Development Fund (NSDF), also attended the event. Within the framework of this event, awards were also distributed to male and female Muay Thai boxers and teams, Muay Thai sports associations from various countries, and individuals who created works. The Most Outstanding Management At the same time, the IFMA Hall of Fame Award for 30 years was also presented.
The recent IFMA World Gala was also broadcast live on the Olympic Channel in more than 200 countries around the world, a testament to the close cooperation between the IOC and IFMA in promoting sport. .
Dr. Sakshay revealed that the year 2023 was an important step for Muay Thai after it obtained the official certification from the International Olympic Committee (IOC), as it shows the extent of the popularity of Muay Thai on all five continents around the world, and in particular the presence of Muay Thai. Thai competing in the European Games will have a significant impact in making Muay Thai more popular in every country in Europe, which will lead to the IOC gaining understanding and faith. He learned about the value of Muay Thai that will lead to building the capacity to advance Muay Thai to the Olympic Games in the future. In the past, as President of the Amateur Muay Thai Federation of Thailand and President of the International Muay Thai Federation (IFMA), he worked closely with the Ministry of Tourism and Sports. , Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT), National Sports Development Fund (NSDF), Professional Boxing Association of Thailand Continue to successfully raise the level of Muay Thai to become a soft power in the world in accordance with the government policy including the great goal of the Thai people throughout the country, It is preparing to enter the competition stage in the Olympic Games. It is expected that Muay Thai will be included in the 2032 Summer Olympics in Brisbane. Australia
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