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16-04-2005, 15:39
WBC TO SANCTION MUAYTHAI
TITLE FIGHTS WORLDWIDE
Sunday 27 February 2002
By Alan Parkhouse, sports editor, The Nation daily newspaper, Thailand
Bangkok:
In a landmark agreement and one which will put the spotlight firmly on Thailand's traditional martial art, the World Boxing Council (WBC) will now officially sanction MUAYTHAI world titles in 17 weight divisions worldwide.
An agreement signed by the WBC President, Dr Jose Sulaiman and the Governor of the Sports Authority of Thailand, Dr Santiparb Tejavanija heralds in a new era for muaythai, the popular sport of Thailand.
The WBC has set up a special division WBC MUAYTHAI headed by Pol. Gen. Kovid Bhakdibhumi, president of the Asian Boxing Council and vice-president of the WBC.
WBC MUAYTHAI will be responsible for all world rankings, championship events and global media. In order to create better understanding - and integrity for the sport on the world stage - the WBC is planning a world convention to discuss all rules, regulations, championship events and the future expansion of muaythai.
Quelle: http://wbcmuaythai.com/index.php?topgroupid=%20%20%20%20%201%20%20%20%20&groupid=%20%20%20%20%201
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TITLE FIGHTS WORLDWIDE
Sunday 27 February 2002
By Alan Parkhouse, sports editor, The Nation daily newspaper, Thailand
Bangkok:
In a landmark agreement and one which will put the spotlight firmly on Thailand's traditional martial art, the World Boxing Council (WBC) will now officially sanction MUAYTHAI world titles in 17 weight divisions worldwide.
An agreement signed by the WBC President, Dr Jose Sulaiman and the Governor of the Sports Authority of Thailand, Dr Santiparb Tejavanija heralds in a new era for muaythai, the popular sport of Thailand.
The WBC has set up a special division WBC MUAYTHAI headed by Pol. Gen. Kovid Bhakdibhumi, president of the Asian Boxing Council and vice-president of the WBC.
WBC MUAYTHAI will be responsible for all world rankings, championship events and global media. In order to create better understanding - and integrity for the sport on the world stage - the WBC is planning a world convention to discuss all rules, regulations, championship events and the future expansion of muaythai.
Quelle: http://wbcmuaythai.com/index.php?topgroupid=%20%20%20%20%201%20%20%20%20&groupid=%20%20%20%20%201
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