IFMA‌ and Muay Thai Amateur Sports ​Association Announce Progress

The International Federation of Muay Thai⁢ Associations​ (IFMA)⁣ and the Muay Thai Amateur Sports Association, ​led by Dr. Sakchai Tapsuwan, IFMA President,⁣ and IFMA General Secretary Stefan Fox, held a press conference to discuss the next steps in⁤ the sport of Muay Thai. The goal is to push for Muay Thai’s​ inclusion in the Olympic​ Games.

Dr. Sakchai ⁣stated⁣ that the process of‌ moving Muay ​Thai to compete in the Olympic ⁢Games has progressed significantly. Currently, Muay Thai is included in the 3rd category of sports. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) ⁢is considering ‍Muay Thai, and⁣ IFMA believes that there will be good ‌news for the Thai ⁤people to celebrate soon.

IFMA is ​working towards hosting Muay Thai ⁣competitions across all continents, including the African Games, Pan American ​Games, World‍ Games, and World Combat Games. These events are crucial for the IOC’s consideration.

“Most importantly, IFMA will soon ⁣have the opportunity to meet with the government of Thailand, under the leadership ⁤of Mr. Paetongtan Shinawatra, Prime‌ Minister, to discuss plans for ​bringing Muay‍ Thai⁢ to high-level sporting ⁣competitions,” said the ​IFMA president. “As a legitimate organization and ⁣the only Muay Thai organization ‍certified by ⁤the‌ International Olympic Committee, we are also seeking support from the government sector. We expect good news soon.”