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The South African Team in front of the Uzbekistan Sports Complex
The World Muaythai Championship 2011 was held 19 September to 28 September, at The Uzbekistan Sports Complex, Bangkok.
Over 1,400 athletes, officials and representatives from 82 national federations travelled to Tashkent to be part of this glorious event. This years' IFMA World Championship was the largest and strongest competition that IFMA has seen.
Sifu Kru Quentin "Dragon" Chong & Kru Nong in team manager meeting
SA team being interviewed by Uzbekistan Television
The SA Team's opponents had in some cases double our fight records with much more ring experience. Nevertheless All the South African fighters did their best and it was a great learning experience for everyone who participated in the competition.
Jarred Rothwell,Mkhululi Mlanjeni & Guy Lazarus walking in for South Africa the opening Ceremony
The SA National Muaythai team consisted of the following members.
Junior Male (Martial Arts Development Colours)
Mkhululi Mlanjeni Pinweight
Junior Male (Protea Colours)
Keith Drewery Featherweight
Male Senior
Guy Luzarus Bantamweight
Travis Matodes Lightweight
Lucian Birk Welterweight
Justin Sham Light Middleweight
Jarred Rothwell Middleweight
Juan-Dre Blaine Cruiserweight
Officials
Quentin Chong (Coach/Manager)
Scene from the opening Ceremony
SA Team being interviewed by Thai television.
We would like to congratulate jarred Rothwell who brought back a Bronze Medal.
Even though there were not more medals won, the SA Team really came together as one single unit and showed the world that South African Muaythai is a force to be noticed.
Full Stadium during one of the days of competition
After 7 days of competition we attended the IFMA farewell dinner where the team was exposed to many of the local delicacies at one of Uzbekistan's finest restaurants.
Mkhululi Mlanjeni warming up for his fight
Mkhululi and his new friend from Uzbekistan being interviewed by Dragon Power Productions
The IFMA World Championships 2011 showed great strength and true fighting spirit from all of SA fighters, this year's performance is a tremendous building block for the future of SA Muaythai bringing us one step closer to solidifying South Africa's place on the very competitive International Muaythai Stage.
Sifu Kru Quentin "Dragon" Chong representing South Africa in the IFMA Executive Board Meeting
Sifu Kru Quentin Chong was called up with Mkhululi Mlanjeni as the representative of SAAMF to receive a certificate acknowledging all the good work that has been done in South Africa in promoting the sport of Muaythai. As well as a parting gift of a Carpet with the World Champs logo from the host country.
Dragon Power Productions interviewing 4x World Champion Valentina Shevchenko from Peru
Scene from the farewell dinner at one of Uzbekistan's best Restruants
During the AGM it was also announced that St. Petersburg, Russia will be the host for the upcoming 2012 IFMA World Muaythai Championships.
A great time was had by all involved and many friendships were made across the country and the globe.
Jarred Rothwell being awarded his Bronze medal
Thank you to everyone who made this possible!