IFMA MUAYTHAI EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP 2016

[tiger87]

The European Championships 2016 in Split, Croatia is going to be the biggest muaythai event in Europe to date. All EMF members will then gather again to compete for the right to represent their country at the World Games 2017 in Poland.

EMF is honoured to be a continental branch of IFMA and since the affiliation with IFMA, EMF members have achieved many significant goals. The number of EMF members grew to a significant 46 national federations, 20 of which are fully recognised by their National Olympic Committee.
http://emfmuaythai.eu/news/emf-is-a-proud-member-of-ifma

 

[tiger87]

A historical MoU has been signed between the IOC represented by IOC President Dr. Thomas Bach and AIMS represented by its counterpart Stephan Fox. The signing ceremony was witnessed by 4 Vice Presidents from the IOC, and IOC Director General Christophe De Kepper; this is a testament of the importance of the signing.

http://www.ifmamuaythai.org/2016/04/history-has-been-made/

 

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http://emfmuaythai.eu/

 

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http://www.slobodnadalmacija.hr/spo...acije-bila-da-split-organizira-ovo-natjecanje

 

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http://direktno.hr/en/2014/sport/46206/Split-domaćin-Europskog-prvenstva-u-tajlandskom-boksu.htm
http://www.dalmacijanews.hr/clanak/...macin-europskog-prvenstva-u-tajlandskom-boksu

 

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[tiger87]

http://www.ifmamuaythai.org/2016/05/european-muaythai-championships-press-conference/
The beautiful city of Split, Croatia will hold the 10th edition of the European Muaythai Championships October 22-29, where again all EMF members will unite to compete for the gold medals. Also, it’s a qualifier for the 2017 World Games in Poland under patronage of the IOC.
Branko Cikatic the President of the Croatian Muaythai Federation needs no introduction; he is a ring legend a former muaythai and K1 world champion and is the driving force of muaythai in Croatia and this event.

The Gripe stadium, the biggest indoor stadium in Split will be the venue for this mega event.
IFMA General Secretary and AIMS President Stephan Fox was part of this important press conference which seen next to Branko Cikatic many other legends of the sport present such as Tom Harnick, one of the pioneers of muaythai in Europe, and the one which made Holland muaythai athletes famous.

Branko Cikatic said that this European Championships is a great exposure for the city among the European countries as a touristic destination, but also as a venue for sports events. Also Croatian male and female athletes are looking to shine at their home arena and be reason of pride for the spectators at the arena and viewers of the TV broadcast. The journalists asked many question, and the representative of the major Hrvoje Akrap stated how excited Split is to welcome all guests in the city.

Branko Cicatic stated that Split is his home, and his career started here. He dreamed that one day he will bring the entire muaythai world to Croatia to show the strength of Croatian muaythai and Croatian hospitality. I am happy that my dream will come true this year thanking the city of Split ,the National Olympic Committee, EMF, IFMA and everyone who has supported this dream.

 

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[tiger87]

Branko Cikatic, is a man who needs no introduction in Croatia, Japan or as an international martial artist. Branko also known as the Croatian Tiger is a former K1 superstar and a multiple time World Champion in muaythai and has made Croatia proud on so many occasions. Due to this he is in the hall of fame of sporting heroes in Croatia and serves as a model to the youth.

Following his retirement Branko has been focusing only on muaythai and today holds the position of the president of the muaythai federation which is fully recognised by the Olympic.
Branko stated recently that Croatia, especially the city of Split had given him so much and now it is his turn to give back, that is why he is so proud that the city of Split has been awarded the honour of hosting the IFMA/EMF European Championships and he is looking forward to welcoming all European champions to Croatia.
http://www.ifmamuaythai.org/2016/05/branko-cikatic-a-national-hero/

 

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http://emfmuaythai.eu/news/european-muaythai-championships-press-conference

 

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http://emfmuaythai.eu/news/european-championships-2016-are-highlighted-on-croatian-tv
http://www.ifmamuaythai.org/2016/07/european-muaythai-championships-receive-the-highest-honour/

 

[Ridian]

Damn, I was littorally just in Split like a month ago, wish I could have gone. Split is awesome BTW, I went there on deployment and had a lot of fun.

 

[tiger87]

Damn, I was littorally just in Split like a month ago, wish I could have gone. Split is awesome BTW, I went there on deployment and had a lot of fun.

go back this event is on 22 to 29.10.2016

 

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[NidNoi]

Muay Thai ???

 

[tiger87]

Muay Thai ???