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IF4 Nov 2025, 20:26 from SportsInOrganization mentioned: IFMA
The 2025 Final National Muaythai Championship in Ibagué, Colombia, hosted over 150 athletes, serving as a qualifier for international events. Organized by the FCMT and sanctioned by IFMA, the event reflects the sport's growth and is part of IFMA's qualification pathway. Colombia's national team achieved runner-up at the 2025 IFMA Pan American Championships.
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IF28 Jul 2025, 18:37 from SportsInRelated articles: InsideTheGamesOrganization mentioned: IFMA
Following the death of Palestinian youth peace ambassador Ammar Hamayel, the International Federation of Muaythai Associations (IFMA) has banned Israeli national symbols (flag, anthem) from its events. Israeli athletes may compete as Neutral Individual Athletes (AIN), similar to Russian and Belarusian athletes. IFMA will also not host events in Israel until further notice. The measures are a protest against actions endangering children.
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IF8 Jun 2025, 15:51 from InsideTheGamesOrganization mentioned: IFMA
During the 2025 IFMA Senior World Championships in Turkey, IOC President Thomas Bach received the Golden Mongkon, IFMA's highest honour, for his support of Muaythai since IFMA's IOC recognition in 2013. IFMA, which represents over 130 national federations, aims for Muaythai to become an Olympic sport and presented Bach with the Jubilee Medal in 2023 for IFMA’s 30th anniversary. Bach's term will soon end, with Kirsty Coventry succeeding him.
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IF5 Jun 2025, 18:42 from SportsIn
The International Federation of Muaythai Associations (IFMA) awarded IOC President Thomas Bach the Golden Mongkon, its highest honor, during the 2025 IFMA Senior World Championships in Türkiye. The award recognizes Bach's contributions to sports and his support for Muaythai, which achieved full IOC recognition in 2021 after provisional recognition in 2016. Bach's advocacy included attending the 2016 Asian Beach Games in Danang, Vietnam. This honor follows the IFMA Jubilee Medal presented to Bach in 2023, celebrating the 30th anniversary of IFMA and the partnership with the Olympic movement.
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NOC3 May 2025, 16:46 from InsideTheGames
Bhutan has officially established its first National Muaythai Federation under the Bhutan Olympic Committee, led by Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck, coinciding with the state visit of Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn. The federation, a result of collaboration with the International Federation of Muaythai Associations (IFMA), aims to promote cultural exchange and provide opportunities for Bhutanese youth athletes in international games. Bhutan becomes the 157th member of IFMA.