The following is what "muaynewsthailand" said on behalf of IFMA, however, these are actually fictions which are intended to mislead. Please read the fiction and the evidence refuting the claims and presenting the truth, that the WMF (World Muaythai Federation) is the only official member of IMGC (International Martial Art Games Committee) and the one and only Federation representing Muaythai at the IMGC Championship starting on April 12, 2008 with the IOC and GASIF Presidents in attendance for the grand opening ceremony.
FICTION – There is no International Federation (IF) appointed as controlling body for the sport of Muay for the Asian Indoor Games. Read Short List of Designated Sport, Muay, Technical Handbook, at www.maigoc2007.com
FICTION – The IOC does not recognize the WMF; and the World Martial Arts Games in 2008 is not listed in the International Sports Calendar, at www.olympic.org
FICTION – The IFMA is the only recognized International Federation for Amateur Muaythai by GAISF. Details in Member, Muaythai, at www.agfisonline.com
REALITY
Dear Mario
IMGC (International Martial Art Games Committee) is multi sport event not our WMF Champiomship ; Only WMF people work for IMGC organizing commitee
We decided to host IMCC around September next years but request by IMGC President
Mr.President of GAISF and IOC can come for opening ceremony on 12 Apl 2008
My advise due to WMF have many group of Muaythai in one country want to join WMF
WMF can accept only one Federation as FULL MEMBER ( Member of your NOC) have
a right to join World championship
for this reason the other group ( Gym or Non Gov or Non NOC ) become
Asociate member of WMF can go to IMGC Championship
The principle of IMGC founder ( Prof'.Chang Ung) to welcome every body in
Martial Art no NOC no Gov
For your question I'm recommend go to WMF in Bulgaria !
If some body want to come to BKK just making small team ( 2-3 Fighter) come
to BKK
Sincerely
Nopporn
BIMAG
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mario Da Silva"
To: "Nopporn"
Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2007 1:01 PM
Subject: Question regarding IMGC
> To Colonel Nopporn Sutthent,
> Secretary General World Muay Thai Federation.
>
> Dear Sir,
>
> Please advise in regard to participation in the International Martial
> Arts Games to be held next year. My preference, as your legitimate
> representative in my country, is to participate in the WMF World
> Championships in March 2008. Will the IMGC Games tournament dates
> conflict with our World Championships and, if so, can you advise as to
> the importance of relevant participation on behalf of WMF at this
> event?
>
> Always wishing you well,
>
> Mario Da Silva,
> President Muay Thai South Africa.
>