GAISF Martial Arts Meeting in Bangkok

The General Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF), a partner of the IOC, held a very important Martial Arts Plenary Session in Bangkok, on 5th Dec 2007, chaired by IOC Member and Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Mr. Hein Verbruggen. The 13 IOC and GAISF recognized martial arts, including

IFMA for the sport of Muaythai were all invited to this important meeting.

In attendance were IOC Member and President of AIBA, Dr CK Wu, and representatives from the International Aikido Federation, Ju-Jitsu International Federation, International Judo Federation, World Karate Federation, International Kendo Federation, World Association Of Kickboxing Organizations, Federation Internationale Des Luttes Associees, Federation Internationale Amateur De Sambo, The World Taekwondo Federation and the International Wushu Federation.

IOC Member and Deputy Minister of Tourism and Sports for Thailand, Dr. Nat Indrapana, opened the meeting and the most important agenda point was the 2010 Martial Art Games under GAISF and the patronage of the IOC. This will be the first time that such games will be held, creating a new milestone for martial arts in general, as all the recognized martial arts and federations have joined forces for this important event.

It was an honor for IFMA to be the host for the GAISF Martial Arts Plenary session and we hope that all GASIF members and friends had a wonderful time in the Kingdom of Thailand.