‘Left nation-Stefan Fox’ is pleased that the United States accepts ‘Muay Thai’ to the world stage.

After the Royal Thai Embassy in Washington has been highly successful in organizing Thai festivals In Washington, SAWASDEE DC at the National Mall, Washington, DC, USA, with the attention of foreigners attending the event heavily. To celebrate 190 years of Thai-U.S. relations It is also a way to publicize Thailand, Thai culture, and promote Thailand's Soft Power to be more well-known. Under the project to connect diplomatic relations with the "Muay Thai" Soft Power international competition, with 5 main agencies jointly responsible for the project, namely The International Federation of Muay Thai Sports Associations (IFMA), the Professional Boxing Association of Thailand, the National Sports Development Fund (NSDF), the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) and the Boxing Commission SAT.

"Left Chart" Mr. Somchat Charoenwatcharawit The President of the Professional Boxing Sports Association of Thailand revealed that it was considered another milestone for Muay Thai, which had launched and promoted the standard of competition management in the eyes of foreigners. especially in the United States Moreover, this visit of Thai people marks the occasion of the 190th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Thailand and the United States. shows the friendship between them And the close cooperation of the two countries has created mutual benefits for a long time, showing that the friendship between the two countries is very close.

Mr. Somchart continued that Very proud to work with The International Federation of Muay Thai Sports Associations (IFMA), the National Sports Development Fund (NSDF), the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) and the Office of the Boxing Commission, SAT, to jointly disseminate and push Muay Thai to the world stage. Will help to build on to the big goal of pushing Muay Thai to the 2028 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles, USA At this time, foreigners see the value of Muay Thai very much. Every When going to organize a competition or show the art of Muay Thai to foreigners, it can be seen that there is a lot of attention that makes Muay Thai successful as a kind of soft power in Thailand according to government policy

Stefan Fox, secretary general of the International Federation of Muay Thai Sports Associations (IFMA), revealed that Thailand is the birthplace of Muay Thai that can be very proud. What started in Thailand 30 years ago, IFMA is a small sports federation. But now there are almost 151 member countries and the popularity is all over the world. and before Muay Thai has already competed in the European Games, which proved to be another step towards the hopes of having Muay Thai at the Olympic Games. for Thai festivals In Washington, SAWASDEE DC, this time is very proud of Muay Thai because it has shown that a giant country like the United States. I see the value and importance of Muay Thai as IFMA. I would like to thank the host country. Including relevant organizations and agencies, including SAT, National Sports Development Fund, Ministry of Tourism and Sports including the Thai government who have jointly supported and pushed to the fullest I personally believe that Muay Thai Will be popular and will be accepted by people from all over the world for sure increasing.

“An important policy of IFMA is safety. Athlete's health It is of utmost importance to the IFMA to be against doping. Gender equality, which is universally accepted and practiced. These things are very important. This is what makes IFMA the only accreditation body internationally. International Olympic Committee,” the IFMA secretary said.

Source: Thai News Agency