Muay Thai recognised by IOC

Discussion in 'Thai Boxing' started by Pretty In Pink, Dec 9, 2016.

  1. Pretty In Pink

    Pretty In Pink Moved on MAP 2017 Gold Award

    http://www.insidethegames.biz/artic...ovisionally-recognised-by-ioc-executive-board

    Haven't read the article yet. I wonder if they will recognise shin pads?

    Also respectfully request that you change the Thai boxing forums name to "Muay Thai". You'll get more bits when people Google "muay thai forum" and also I feel it's more inclusive for Muay Boran if anyone ever starts a thread on it. I also wouldn't be opposed to the forum being called "Muay Thai/K-1" for things like GLORY.
     
  2. Mitch

    Mitch Lord Mitch of MAP Admin

    That's a good suggestion, we'll have a think :)
     
  3. Mushroom

    Mushroom De-powered to come back better than before.

    I like it. !

    I wonder if the Thais themselves would be banned from entering the Olympics?.

    IOC: Sorry but amateurs only
    Muayfolk: Yes. Only 200 fights.
    IOC: 200??
    Muayfolk: Yes, I am 10 years old.
     
    Last edited: Dec 9, 2016
  4. Pretty In Pink

    Pretty In Pink Moved on MAP 2017 Gold Award

    Yeah that is a problem. No amateurs in thailand.
     
  5. Simon

    Simon Administrator Admin Supporter MAP 2017 Koyo Award

    We've done a check and it seems Thai Boxing actually yields the best search results.

    Seems those outside the sport actually use the term Thai Boxing as their search term.
     
  6. Morik

    Morik Well-Known Member Supporter MAP 2017 Gold Award

    What about: Thai Boxing (Muay Thai)
    Or: Muay Thai (Thai Boxing)
     
    Last edited: Dec 9, 2016
  7. Boxing24

    Boxing24 Banned Banned

    Agree with you
     
  8. Yatezy

    Yatezy One bad mamba jamba

    After the recent Olympics which allowed professional boxers to enter, they probably will. Whether its fair or not is a different question.
     
    Last edited: Dec 16, 2016
  9. Pretty In Pink

    Pretty In Pink Moved on MAP 2017 Gold Award

    Oh that is an excellent point. Thanks for the reminder!
     
  10. Mushroom

    Mushroom De-powered to come back better than before.

    Money on Baukaw to get Gold then.
    :D
    Would they allow Yi Long to enter wearing his Shaolin pants?
     
  11. Ben Gash CLF

    Ben Gash CLF Valued Member

    Wushu/San Shou has been IOC recognised for 20+ years, still not looking likely to be in anytime soon
     

Share This Page