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The General Secretary of IFMA, Stephan Fox, travelled to
Uzbekistan to make a final inspection of the venue, hotel and other
relevant areas for the upcoming World Championships to be held in
the beautiful city of Tashkent from the 20th to the 27th September
2011. The World Championship is being organised by the Uzbekistan
Amateur and Professional Muaythai Federation, the Government of
Uzbekistan and the Centre of Development of Oriental Combat Sports
and Martial Arts.
A press conference held in the ballroom of the Intercontinental
Hotel was filled to bursting-point with members of the press. The
President of the Uzbekistan Muaythai Federation Mr. Sherzod
Tashmatov gave an emotional speech expressing his pride that
Uzbekistan had won the bid to host the 2011 IFMA World Championship
and that they will do their part in making this an unforgettable
experience for all.
The representative of the Uzbek government, First Deputy Minister of Sport Mr Akramov J.A., stated that the government is in fully committed to supporting this historical event and will be a part of the organising committee to ensure the success of the games. The General Secretary of the Centre of Development of Oriental Combat Sports and Martial Arts, Mr Li УюТю, stated that the Centre has been working closely with the Uzbek Muaythai Federation and will continue to do so in order to promote the World Championship, Martial Arts and the spirit of friendship between all involved countries.
Ms. Sonia Couling, media personality and supporter of Muaythai,
stated that she is proud to be a part of the IOC campaign and is
especially proud of the female development which is progressing
rapidly within the sport. She further stated that she is happy to
hear that Uzbekistan is, for the first time, entering a female team
to compete at the World Championships.
Mr Rolf Hess from the IFMA International Commission and part of the
Strategic IOC Campaign Planning Committee stated that Muaythai is
on the right track towards IOC recognition and that this World
Championships is very important in showing the IOC that the World
Championships are held outside of Thailand with perfect
organisation and the full support of the presiding government.
The General Secretary of IFMA, Stephan Fox, thanked the
Uzbekistan Amateur and Proffesional Muaythai Federation and
especially its President, the Uzbek Government, the Centre of
Development of Oriental Combat Sports and Martial Arts for making
this event possible. The General Secretary made particular mention
of the suggestions made with regard to the cultural exchange
program and the opening ceremony. After spending three days in
Tashkent he felt able to assure the world that the 2011 IFMA World
Championships will be without doubt the best ever.
See you in Uzbekistan!