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.

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.

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.

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.

The International Federation of Muaythai Associations (IFMA) faces challenges due to Thailand's 'soft power' initiative, which includes unauthorized gym certifications, raising concerns about undermining the authority of recognized national federations. IFMA reaffirms its independence and commitment to Olympic values. The upcoming 2025 elections, where key leaders Dr. Sakchye Tapsuwan and Stephan Fox will not seek re-election, are pivotal. Thailand's Sports Minister Sorawong Thienthong and IOC member Khunying Patama Leeswatrakul have expressed support for IFMA's mission. Pimol Srivikorn, president of the National Taekwondo Federation of Thailand, leads the controversial 'Soft Power' project.