as been incredibly difficult due to the ongoing pandemic, leading to a loss of opportunities for competition and participation. However, one bright beacon of light lays ahead for competitors, in the name of the international World Games.
For many, they never thought they would see the day come when Muaythai became an Olympic sport. However, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced this summer that after several years of efforts from the International Federation of Muaythai Associations (IFMA) and their affiliate sanctioning bodies, Muaythai (along with Kickboxing and Sambo) have finally been fully recognized. The time where athletes can compete in Muaythai at the Olympics has been tentatively estimated for before the end of this decade.
In lieu of the world competitions this year, the USMF has put together the U.S. National Virtual Championships, where athletes will be able to compete… Read More »USA Muaythai National Tournament
“I represented USA Muaythai in 2007, at the IFMA tournament in Bangkok, Thailand. I had only four fights at that time but the opportunity was… Read More »USMF ARCHIVE: Florina Pectu
