January 11, 2023, the historic day of the sport, “Muay Thai” has been certified as a new member of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Games. is completed Behind the push from “Big Fort” Gen. Prawit Wongsuwan until today’s success And will make the next route closer to being included in the Olympic competition.
“Dr. Ying” Dr. Supranee Guptasa, manager of the National Sports Development Fund (NSDF), revealed that from the push for Muay Thai sports activities both domestically and internationally by “Big Pom” Gen. Prawit Wongsuwan, deputy Prime Minister as Chairman Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Sports Development Fund, along with Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Tourism and Sports. As Chairman of the Boxing Sports Committee and “Big Kong” Dr. Kongsak Yodmanee, Sports Governor of Thailand Throughout the past period has been working continuously. By integrating with the International Amateur Muay Thai Federation (IFMA), today is good news. as a new year gift for the Thai people who inherit martial arts from their ancestors Has been accepted in a superpower country like the United States.
“The IFMA, supported by the Thai government through the Sports Authority of Thailand and the National Sports Development Fund brought the sport of Muay Thai to join And published at the World Games 2022 sports festival in Birmingham, USA between 7-17 June last year By bringing 3 pipat bands, committee members and trainers to attend and spread Muay Thai culture, culture and Thai food at that time as well Until making Muay Thai become accepted in the United States this time And will make the path of Muay Thai close to being considered for inclusion in the Olympic Games in the future, “said Dr. Supranee.
For being recognized by the Olympic Committee and the United States Paralympics It is the highest honor of any sport. in the united states And it’s the result of hard work. and credibility of the United States Muay Thai Federation (USMF) that has been successful over the years under Michael Corley’s leadership.
Michael Corley, president of the United States Muay Thai Federation (USMF), said that we work under the International Olympic Committee (IOC) recognized by the International Amateur Muay Thai Federation (IFMA). important to the Olympic movement and will continue to work in governance by placing athletes at the center and focuses on anti-doping and protection, youth development participation and gender equality
“USMF and IFMA would like to thank our partners for their trust and recognition of their hard work. and accepted Muay Thai as a martial art And is a fighting sport with arts, culture, ancient traditions of Thailand that have been passed down for a long time And are valuable Make the future of Muay Thai in the United States look bright for sure “
