World Muaythai Council
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| Abbreviation | WMC |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1995 |
| Headquarters | Bangkok |
| Location | |
Region served | Worldwide |
Membership | National associations |
President | General Chjetta Thanajaro |
General Secretary | Dr Sakchye Tapsuwan |
Vice President | Stephan Fox |
Sport Director | Charissa Tynan |
| Website | http://www.wmcmuaythai.org/ |
The World Muaythai Council (WMC) is the sole recognized professional sport governing body for the art and spirit of Muaythai, both in Thailand and around the world and is one of the oldest and the largest professional sanctioning organizations of Muaythai in the world for the sport. The organization was set up in 1995 by parliament resolution, and is incorporated by the Royal Thai Government and sanctioned by the Sports Authority of Thailand, under the Ministry of Tourism and Sports (Thailand). The Council has been charged with the responsibility for the expansion of Muaythai worldwide. This involves supporting youth interest and athletes to learn the skills of Muaythai and to assist in the pursuit of excellence in the art. The Council’s primary objective is to maintain and promote excellence in the art of Muaythai. This is predominantly as a cultural art-form, in addition as a form of self-defence and a popular ring-sport. Together with the above stated aims, the WMC has the government’s directive to regulate all Muaythai competitions worldwide, this in accordance with the government-approved Articles of Association. [1][2]
Royal Patronage
On August 20th 2014, Muaythai and the World Muaythai Council received official Royal Patronage from His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand. All government departments, sport and culture ministries, sport authorities, and all major Muaythai stadiums and promoters were invited to the historic event. PDG. General Saiyud Kerdphol, General Wimon Wongwanich the former President of WMC, General Chetta Thanajaro the current President of WMC, Dr Sakchye Tapsuwan IFMA President and WMC General Secretary, Khun Kajorn Prowsree Vice President of the Amateur Muaythai Association of Thailand under Royal Patronage of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, Stephan Fox Vice President of WMC and General Secretary of the IFMA, and so many other notable VIPs were also in attendance. Over 20 representatives from the different embassies in Bangkok also came to witness the ceremony, along with representatives from the United Nations, and many other organizations. Along with Royal Patronage, the WMC logo was changed to include the Royal Insignia of His Majesty. [3]
History
Set up by parliament resolution, the WMC is incorporated by the Royal Thai Government and sanctioned by the Sports Authority of Thailand, working together with the highest sport authorities of all member countries around the world to regulate all aspects of the art and sport of Muaythai. The inauguration meeting was held in 1995 at an appropriate venue, the United Nation Conference Centre with representatives from 39 countries attended. Presently there are 120 member countries registered with the WMC. The Executive Board and various committees ranging from technical and rules, refereeing and judging, medical, finance, youth, women, press and public relations, business and legal; all were democratically elected. [4]
TV Coverage
The World Muaythai Council has also been involved in many TV programs in cooperation with IOM, Dreamworks and television producer Mark Burnett. These collaborations have seen the release of shows such as the Contender Asia as well as the Emmy-nominated reality show, ‘The Challenger Muay Thai,’ in which the WMC was the sanctioning body. [5] [6] [7]
Current champions
Male world champions
| Weight Class | Champion | Date Won |
|---|---|---|
| Super Heavyweight |  Paul Slowinski | June 14, 2014 |
| Heavyweight |  Artem Vakhitov | June 14, 2014 |
| Cruiserweight | Vacant | – |
| Super Light Heavyweight | Vacant | – |
| Light Heavyweight |  Dmitry Valent | December 13, 2013 |
| Super Middleweight |  Alex Tobiasson Harris | April 28, 2012 |
| Middleweight |  Berneung TopKingBoxing | June 14, 2014 |
| Super Welterweight | Buakaw Banchamek | June 14, 2014 |
| Welterweight |  Raphael Bohic | April 28, 2013 |
| Super Lightweight | Ekkarit Mor.Krungthepthonburee | June 14, 2014 |
| Lightweight | Pakorn Sakyothin | June 14, 2014 |
| Super Featherweight | Vacant | – |
| Featherweight | Vacant | – |
| Super Bantamweight |  Takadai | March 30, 2014 |
| Bantamweight | Vacant | – |
| Super Flyweight | Vacant | – |
| Flyweight | Takashi Senchaijimu | June 8, 2014 |
| Light Flyweight | Vacant | – |
| Mini Flyweight | Vacant | – |
Male european champions
| Weight Class | Champion | Date Won |
|---|---|---|
| Super Heavyweight | Vacant | – |
| Heavyweight | Vacant | – |
| Cruiserweight | Vacant | – |
| Super Light Heavyweight | Vacant | – |
| Light Heavyweight | Vacant | – |
| Super Middleweight | Aziz Ali Kada | September 21, 2013 |
| Middleweight | Micael Longin | November 30, 2013 |
| Super Welterweight | Vacant | – |
| Welterweight | Morgan Adrar | April 5, 2014 |
| Super Lightweight | Vacant | – |
| Lightweight | Vacant | – |
| Super Featherweight | Vacant | – |
| Featherweight | Vacant | – |
| Super Bantamweight | Vacant | – |
| Bantamweight | Vacant | – |
| Super Flyweight | Vacant | – |
| Flyweight | Vacant | – |
| Light Flyweight | Vacant | – |
| Mini Flyweight | Vacant | – |
Female world champions
| Weight Class | Champion | Date Won |
|---|---|---|
| Super Middleweight | Vacant | – |
| Middleweight |
Tracy Lockwood | August 12, 2013 |
| Super Welterweight |  Geraldine O’Callaghan | August 12, 2012 |
| Welterweight | Vacant | – |
| Super Lightweight |  Valentina Shevchenko | April 28, 2012 |
| Lightweight |  Claire Haigh | August 12, 2012 |
| Super Featherweight |  Justine Kish | November 30, 2012 |
| Featherweight |  Caley Reece | June 25, 2011 |
| Super Bantamweight | Vacant | – |
| Bantamweight | Teresa Wintermyr | November 30, 2012 |
| Super Flyweight | Vacant | – |
| Flyweight | Vacant | – |
| Light Flyweight | Rika Matsumoto | June 8, 2014 |
| Mini Flyweight | Vacant | – |
| Pinweight | Miyauchi Ayka | March, 30, 2014 |
Female european champions
| Weight Class | Champion | Date Won |
|---|---|---|
| Super Middleweight | Vacant | – |
| Middleweight | Vacant | – |
| Super Welterweight | Vacant | – |
| Welterweight | Vacant | – |
| Super Lightweight | Vacant | – |
| Lightweight | Jennifer Colomb | November 30, 2013 |
| Super Featherweight | Vacant | – |
| Featherweight | Vacant | – |
| Super Bantamweight | Vacant | – |
| Bantamweight | Vacant | – |
| Super Flyweight | Vacant | – |
| Flyweight | Vacant | – |
| Light Flyweight | Vacant | – |
| Mini Flyweight | Vacant | – |
| Pinweight | Vacant | – |
References
- ↑ Green, Thomas A. (2010). Martial Arts of the World: An Encyclopedia of History and Innovation. ABC-CLIO. p. 323. ISBN 978-1-59884-243-2. Retrieved 2013-04-11.
- ↑ About the WMC
- ↑ SportAccord News
- ↑ About the WMC
- ↑ Challenger Muaythai
- ↑ The Contender Asia
- ↑ The Challenger Muaythai
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