New Zealand took a team of 17 fighters to Bangkok, returning home with 3 Silver and 2 Bronze medals, a record tally. Our fighter of the tournament was presented to Pumipi Ngaronoa who fought 5 fights in 6 days, all with strength and determination, Nepia Poutu being our outstanding junior. Chris Samson was selected from amongst 100 international referees to stay on and referee at the much revered SEA Games. Ben Ahipene once again demonstrated his outstanding talents and experience as coach. The competition was fierce! It may be Amateur but that pertains more to the safety gear, which without, we would never last the ten days of hard competition. Over 100 countries attended with fighters having up to and over 150 fights to their name. The top NZ pro fighters would have their work cut out for them amongst the caliber of fighters converged in Thailand last year. Kati Ahipene, Karen Gain and Sue Latta, all did a great job of supporting and managing the teams fights, training and socializing :) A big congratulations to all who took part, n amazing time and an amazing team, thank you for being so great!
2007 IFMA WORLD CHAMPS
This year Muaythai will be a part of the Olympic year, Amazing! The champs will be a part of the 4th Int. Busan Games in Korea. Recognised;by the IOC. 26 Sept—2 Oct 2008
A medal could be yours! Pre-Register for the 2008 selection trials then turn up, weigh in and win your spot to represent NZ at this years most prestigious Champs!
Weigh in and registration will be held on the Friday from 3pm – 6pm
Please bring: – Your WMC/IFMA fighters book
– Registration or re-registration fee
– Bloods, Hep B&C, HIV
– Club’s need to be registered! Club registration or re-registration for 2008
– Photocopy or your passport
– Deposit $200 to be pd immediately if/when you win your weight Div.
– Form you receive on pre-registration
Interested in hosting the NZ selections email Sue now!
IFMA Selection Tournament
25th—27th April 2008.
Venue to be announced
Anyone interested in hosting the trials will need to reply by Monday 25th March.
All disciplines welcome, full muaythai rules with pads.
2008 AGM to be held on the 25th April at 8pm. Anyone wishing an agenda or to add an item to it please email Sue
2009 Dates:
Selection Tournament, February
Arafura Games, Darwin 9-17 May
IFMA Champs, BKK, tba
Questions or comments? E-mail us at [email protected] or text Sue on 0274748695
