EVENT GUIDEBOOK AND TECHNICAL HANDBOOK

EVENT GUIDEBOOK

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HANDBOOK CONTENT Muaythai Organisations .......................................................................................................................... 4

International Federation of Muaythai Amateur (IFMA) ...................................................................... 4

European Muaythai Federation (EMF) ................................................................................................ 4

Czech Muaythai Association (C.M.T.A.)............................................................................................... 4

A Brief History of IFMA ............................................................................................................................ 5

Czech Republic – the host nation of the 2018 IFMA/EMF European Championship under the

patronage of the City Council of the Capital City of Prague. ................................................................... 6

Currency .......................................................................................................................................... 6

The official currency of the Czech Republic is the Czech crown (Kč/ in English CZK). Coins: CZK 1,

CZK 2, CZK 5, CZK 10, CZK 20 and CZK 50 Banknotes: CZK 100, CZK 200, CZK 500, CZK 1000, CZK

2000 and CZK 5000 .......................................................................................................................... 6

Gastronomy ..................................................................................................................................... 6

Prague .................................................................................................................................................. 6

Best Things to Do in Prague..................................................................................................................... 7

Prague, City of a Hundred Spires, a UNESCO monument and one of the most beautiful cities in the

world. Get to know it in person! ......................................................................................................... 7

Accreditation ........................................................................................................................................... 8

Accreditation Centre ........................................................................................................................... 8

Accreditation Procedure ..................................................................................................................... 8

Accreditation badge reinstatement procedure in case of loss or damage: ........................................ 8

Access zones description ..................................................................................................................... 8

Medical services ...................................................................................................................................... 9

Medical Certificate .......................................................................................................................... 9

Medical care in the Competition Venue.......................................................................................... 9

Official event hotel .................................................................................................................................. 9

Venues ..................................................................................................................................................... 9

Competition Venue: Tipsport Arena Prague .................................................................................. 9

Maps .................................................................................................................................................. 10

Training Venues ............................................................................................................................. 10

Officials .................................................................................................................................................. 10

Technical Delegate ........................................................................................................................ 10

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Nominated International Technical Officials (ITO) ........................................................................ 10

Participating Countries .......................................................................................................................... 11

Appearance of the Contestant .............................................................................................................. 11

Competition Attire ......................................................................................................................... 11

Official Tournament Attire ............................................................................................................ 11

Competition Management .................................................................................................................... 12

Categories & Divisions ................................................................................................................... 12

General Rules ........................................................................................................................................ 12

Athlete Eligibility............................................................................................................................ 13

Technical Officials & Jury of Appeal .............................................................................................. 13

Court of Appeal ............................................................................................................................. 14

Penalties in Case of Fraud ............................................................................................................. 14

Doping-Free European Championships ................................................................................................. 14

Doping Control .............................................................................................................................. 14

TUEs ............................................................................................................................................... 14

Results Management ..................................................................................................................... 15

Information & Education ............................................................................................................... 15

INTEGRITY INITIATIVE .................................................................................................................... 15

Competition Rules & Regulations .......................................................................................................... 15

Technical Organisation .................................................................................................................. 15

System of Competition – European Muaythai Championships .................................................... 15

Draw .............................................................................................................................................. 15

Medical Examination & Weigh-in .................................................................................................. 15

Referees, Judges & Medical Officers ............................................................................................. 16

Jury Panel ...................................................................................................................................... 16

Bouts .............................................................................................................................................. 16

Equipment ..................................................................................................................................... 17

Opening Ceremony of the European Championships ........................................................................... 17

Regulations for the Awards Ceremony of the European Championships 2018 .................................... 17

Competitors to be honoured at the Ceremony ............................................................................. 17

Prizes & Awards ............................................................................................................................. 17

Ceremony Procedure ..................................................................................................................... 18

Athlete Protocol ............................................................................................................................ 18

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Social Media & Promotion .................................................................................................................... 18

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Muaythai Organisations

International Federation of Muaythai Amateur (IFMA)

Honorary President: HE General Pichitr Kullavanijaya

Privy Councillor to His Majesty the King of Thailand

President: Dr. Sakchye Tapsuwan

General Secretary: Mr. Stephan Fox

Address: 1029 Navamin 14, Navamin Road

Klongjan, Bangkapi, Bangkok 10240, Thailand

Tel: +662 630 3361

Fax: +662 630 3363

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.ifmamuaythai.org

European Muaythai Federation (EMF)

President: Gennadiy Trukhanov, Mayor of the city Odessa

Address: Avenue du Pare-de-la-Rouvraie 3,

c/o Ofico Fiduciaire SA, 1018

Lausanne


Website: http://www.emfmuaythai.eu

Czech Muaythai Association (C.M.T.A.)

President: Mr. Petr Ottich

Address: Zátopkova 1000/2, Prague 6 169 00

Tel: +420 777 172 230


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A Brief History of IFMA The International Federation of Muaythai Amateur (“IFMA”) started as a small federation with several

enthusiastic countries, inaugurated over two decades ago in 1993 and recognised by the Olympic Council of

Asia in 1999.

Today IFMA has grown to 130 member countries worldwide with 5 continental federations, all existing under a

single, unified regulatory body. Muaythai through IFMA was recognised by GAISF (SportAccord) in 2006.

In April 2012, at a special gala event, IFMA lodged its Letter of Intent to apply for IOC recognition and inclusion

in the World Games. IFMA was granted full membership in the International World Games Association in 2013

and soon after was included into the official sports programme of the 2017 World Games the following year.

In 2015, IFMA organised the first University World Cup and received official patronage from the International

University Sports Federation (FISU). The massive success of the event resulted in IFMA being accepted as a full

member of FISU just weeks after the closing ceremony. The 1st

FISU Muaythai World University Championships

will be this year in Pattaya.

In 2016, under the Presidency of IFMA General Secretary Stephan Fox, the Alliance of Independent Recognised

Members of Sport (AIMS) was granted recognition by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as the fourth

umbrella group for International Sport Federations, grouping together the 23 non-Olympic, recognised IFs, one

of which is IFMA.

In 2017, Muaythai, under IFMA also joined the world sport stage in the World Games 2017, as a full

medal sport.

The enthusiasm and commitment of its members, athletes and officials, are the greatest assets that IFMA

brings to the ancient sport of Muaythai and the world sport community.

IFMA will continue to build on the 5 pillars of Muaythai that are: respect, honour, fair-play, excellence and

tradition.

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Czech Republic – the host nation of the 2018 IFMA/EMF European Championship

under the patronage of the City Council of the Capital City of Prague.

The Czech Republic also known as Czechia is a landlocked nation state in Central Europe bordered by

Germany to the west, Austria to the south, Slovakia to the east and Poland to the northeast. The

Czech Republic covers an area of 78,866 square kilometres (30,450 sq mi) with a mostly temperate

continental climate and oceanic climate. It is a unitary parliamentary republic, has 10.6 million

inhabitants and the capital and largest city is Prague, with over 1.2 million residents. The Czech

Republic is a member of the European Union (EU), NATO, the OECD, the United Nations, the OSCE,

and the Council of Europe.

Currency

The official currency of the Czech Republic is the Czech crown (Kč/ in English CZK). Coins: CZK 1, CZK 2, CZK 5, CZK 10, CZK 20 and CZK 50

Banknotes: CZK 100, CZK 200, CZK 500, CZK 1000, CZK 2000 and CZK 5000

Many shops, restaurants as well as tourist centres accept Euros. But you should not be surprised that particularly in shops any change returned will be in Czech crowns.

Gastronomy

Czech cuisine is marked by a strong emphasis on meat dishes. Pork is quite common; beef and

chicken are also popular. Goose, duck, rabbit and wild game are served.

Prague Prague is the capital and largest city in the Czech Republic, the 14th largest city in the European

Union and also the historical capital of Bohemia. Situated in the north-west of the country on the

Vltava river, the city is home to about 1.3 million people, while its larger urban zone is estimated to

have a population of 2.2 million. The city has a temperate climate, with warm summers and chilly

winters.

Prague has been a political, cultural and economic centre of central Europe complete with a rich

history. Founded during the Romanesque and flourishing by the Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque

eras, Prague was the capital of the kingdom of Bohemia and the main residence of several Holy

Roman Emperors, most notably of Charles IV (r. 1346–1378). It was an important city to the

Habsburg Monarchy and its Austro-Hungarian Empire. The city played major roles in the Bohemian

and Protestant Reformation, the Thirty Years' War and in 20th-century history as the capital of

Czechoslovakia, during both World Wars and the post-war Communist era.

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Best Things to Do in Prague

Prague, City of a Hundred Spires, a UNESCO monument and one of the most

beautiful cities in the world. Get to know it in person!

… Each of Prague’s districts has its own characteristic atmosphere and unique charm. Prague presents itself to you as a changeable city, which likes to alternate styles: it is romantic and successful, ancient and modern, but above all it is a city that is cosmopolitan through and through, and is used to welcoming foreigners.

The Old Town Hall with the famous Prague Astronomical Clock. - Every hour, hundreds of tourists from all over the world with cameras at the ready gather in front of the Old Town Hall to enjoy a fascinating mechanical performance which in the Middle Ages was considered one of the wonders of the world. The Prague Astronomical Clock, which for 600 years has been one of the greatest treasures of the city, still amazes people with its procession of Apostles, moving statues and visualization of time like no other instrument in the world.

The winding lanes of the Jewish Quarter, which you know from the novels of Franz Kafka, steeped in the legend of the Golem. - Few European cities can boast a better preserved Jewish Ghetto than Prague. Six synagogues, a Jewish Town Hall, magical cemetery and the unique genius loci make Josefov in Prague a place which you should certainly not leave out when you are wandering around the “Golden City”. Get to know the unsettled history of the Prague Jews, their architecture, traditions, customs and stories, which rank among some of the most tragic of the 20th century.

Cafes enticing you to come and have a seat, boutiques and sight-seeing cruises on the Vltava. The Gothic Charles Bridge will never cease to fascinate the artists, photographers and poets who pay homage to it in their works. When the day’s first rays of sunlight touch the cold cobblestones and illuminate the monumental Gothic towers at both of its ends, you would be hard put to find a more romantic location. With the powerful silhouette of Prague Castle in the background and the gallery of Baroque statues on both sides, it is no wonder that this is one of the most beautiful places in Europe.

And Church of St. Nicholas in the Lesser Town, the most beautiful Baroque church is an inherent part of the Prague skyline. One of the most beautiful Baroque structures in Europe, the church has been the jewel in the crown of the Lesser Quarter for 300 years and a place admired by crowds of people from around the world on a daily basis. So let yourself be enchanted by it´s Baroque magnificence and grandeur!

Set out for the top of Petřín with its elegant lookout tower inspired by the famous Eiffel Tower in Paris! After having conquered the 299 steps, a breathtaking view will open out for you over the panorama of the city with its abundance of spires, chimneys and spectacular facades of the Baroque palaces. Petřín is currently a popular place for lovers, as well as a place where you can wander about undisturbed, have a picnic with friends or have a seat in one of the little pubs.

On the Prague Castle you can wander around its courtyards, palaces, museums and garden all day long and whilst doing so, admire the overwhelming beauty of a place which has been the seat of Czech kings, emperors and presidents for a thousand years. The whole castle grounds are dominated by the monumental St. Vitus Cathedral, which is one of the most beautiful in Europe. Discover the

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secret of this symbol of the Czech Republic and a place which makes Prague one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

Accreditation Accreditation Centre The Accreditation Desk is located in the hotel Don Giovanni - Don Ottavio + Don Masseto – 1

st floor and is open

from 29 -30

of June 2018.

Accreditation Procedure All European Championships accreditation badges are issued in advance and will be distributed from

the Accreditation centre.

After arriving to Prague, all athletes and team representatives that have been pre-registered will be

taken to the accreditation centre in order to complete their registration and receive accreditation

badges.

In order to receive the accreditation, badge a complete profile should be uploaded to the IFMA Online

Registration. After security verification and payment confirmation, the accreditation centre operator

will hand over the badge to the participant.

If the recipient didn’t register online beforehand, a photo may be taken at the accreditation centre,

and use computer at the foyer to register.

If the registration/hotel fee payment has not been made in advance, participants will be charged the

standard hotel rate (early bird rates will no longer be valid), and may be paid at the accreditation

centre in CASH in EUR ONLY.

Accreditation badge reinstatement procedure in case of loss or damage: In case of loss of the accreditation badge, the person must immediately apply to the Accreditation Centre

and fill in the form for the reinstatement of the badge. The lost badge will be deactivated in the system.

Access zones description

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Medical services

Medical and health services will be provided every day from the 29th

until the 7th

of July 2018.

Medical Certificate

As per the rules & regulations, all European Championships athletes will be required to submit the medical declaration form completed by a doctor in their country of origin prior to their arrival in Prague. This document must be presented together with the boxer book at the medical check before official weigh-in. Additionally, athletes will be required to submit blood analysis results for HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C.

Medical care in the Competition Venue

Each ring will be assigned one physician standing by throughout the competition. They will be supported by an onsite ambulance service for transfer of acutely ill and/or injured persons. Athletes may be transported to the designated 2018 European Championships hospital for more comprehensive medical assessment and care.

Official event hotel

Accommodation for all participants of the European Championship 2018 in Prague is provided as follows:

The hotel DON GIOVANNI Prague (headquarters of IFMA , athletes, team officials, technical officials)

Check-in: 15.00 Check-out: 11.00

Please observe these times.

Venues

Competition Venue: Tipsport Arena Prague Address: Za elektrárnou 419/1, 170 00 Praha-Bubeneč Capacity: 8,000 Tipsport Arena Prague is an indoor sporting arena located 6 kilometres far from the official event hotel Don Giovanni. It is It is used for many sports, as well as concerts.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indoor_arena

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Maps Hotel & Venue

Training Venues

Hotel Don Giovanni

All athletes will have open training facilities every day from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. A big space in the Conference room in 2. floor in the hotel for their disposal where they can train, prepare for competition.

Officials

Technical Delegate

Mr. Dmitry Putilin Russia

Nominated International Technical Officials (ITO)

REFEREE COUNTRY

Günter Plank Austria

Anatoliy Kemen Belarus

Amary Sobel Ndiaye France

Eric William Ekambi Kingue France

Maria Katarina Perkkiö Finland

Jens Martin Wilke Germany

György Vojvoda Hungary

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Rodolfo Meoni Italy

Yerbol Sultanov Kazakhstan

Robertas Šiuška Lithuania

Saulius Šeškevičius Lithuania

Andrei Grosu Moldova

Bogdan Jósef Rybka Poland

Júlia Cândida Pacheco Antunes Portugal

Konstantin Zhdanov Russia

Vilen Musin Russia

Ekaterina Perezhogina Russia

Nataliia Kogan Ukraine

Cuneyt Kose Turkey

Mykhaylo Mitaki Ukraine

Monika Weber Germany

Robert Kurka Czech Republic

Pavel Hvězda Czech Republic

Zuzana Matoušková Czech Republic

Barbara Paryzková Czech Republic

Aneta Chmelová Czech Republic

Participating Countries ARM, AUT, AZE, BLR, BEL, BUL, CRO, CZE, DEN, ESP, EST, FIN, FRA, GEO, GER,

HUN, ISR, ITA, LIT, MNE, NED, POL, POR, RUS, SKA, SLO, SWE, TUR, UKR

Appearance of the Contestant

Competition Attire The contestant must wear a Mongkol (sacred headband) during the Wai Kru before the fight. An amulet (Prajiad) may be worn around the upper arm or wrist but must be neatly covered. The contestant must wear the standard head-guard, boxing gloves, shin guard and elbow guard as provided by the Organizing Committee. No others may be substituted. Contestants are required to wear their own groin-guard (male & female), breast protection (female only) & gum-shields. Toenails must be short. Contestants must use the wraps provided by IFMA/EMF which will be included in the uniform set.

Official Tournament Attire

Every athlete is required to wear the official shorts and t-shirt of the championship for the tournament bouts, which will be supplied by IFMA/EMF.

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Competition Management

Categories & Divisions

The European Championship 2018 will be competed under the following weight categories:

Participating Teams National teams of all IFMA/EMF Members (*with membership fees paid up to 2018) are invited to

participate at the championships.

Each NF is allowed to send only one national team to participate in the championships.

For the European Championship tournament, each NF is allowed to send only one contestant for each

weight category of each division (male, female).

General Rules

The IFMA/EMF European Championships will be conducted in accordance with the Rules of the International

Federation of Muaythai Amateur (IFMA)/European Muaythai Championships.

In case of a disagreement in the interpretation of the rules from versions in different languages, the English

text will prevail.

Any unforeseen incident not covered by the IFMA Rules shall be dealt with according to the following

approach.

Technical questions shall be resolved in accordance with the IFMA Rules.

Senior Divisions & B Class Male KG B M F 45 √ √ 48 √ √ √ 51 √ √ √ 54 √ √ √ 57 √ √ √ 60 √ √ √

63,5 √ √ √ 67 √ √ √ 71 √ √ √ 75 √ √ √

+75 √ 81 √ √ 86 √ √ 91 √ √

+91 √ √

Junior Divisions 16 -17 years KG 16-17 M 16-17 F 42 √ 45 √ √ 48 √ √ 51 √ √ 54 √ √ 57 √ √ 60 √ √

63,5 √ √ 67 √ √ 71 √ √ 75 √ √

+75 √ 81 √ 86 √ 91 √

+91 √

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Athlete Eligibility The IFMA/EMF European Championships is open to all athletes that satisfy the following eligibility criteria.

Entries are accepted from any national federation affiliated to IFMA/EMF. In countries where there does not

yet exist a member National Federation, IFMA/EMF reserves the right to accept entries on a basis of special

invitation.

Athlete eligibility: All competitors must satisfy the following conditions to be considered an “eligible athlete”:

A contestant in the Senior Male or Senior Female Division must be at least 17 years old, but not more than 40

years old. A contestant in the B Class Male Division must be at least 18 years old, but not more than 23 years

old. **Teams that are exempt from this rule will be informed by IFMA General Secretary. Those teams will be

permitted to enter B Class Male athletes within the age limit of 17-40 years. A contestant in the Junior Male or

Junior Female Division must be at least 16 years old, but not more than 17 years old.

Other requirements A contestant must be of the same nationality as the National Federation, which has entered them. Proof of

identity, will be established by production of a passport or an official document or its copy from the country for which the competitor has been entered, along with a Boxer Book upon registration/weigh in. If a competitor has more than one nationality, such competitor can only represent one country and thereafter may not represent any other country, until after a period of three (3) years has elapsed. If the two federations concerned desire, they can ask IFMA to reduce or even to suppress this delay in conformity with the IFMA Rules and Regulations.

The IFMA Executive Board reserves the right to allow participants to represent the country of which they are a permanent residence instead of their passport nationality, given that the athlete has never represented the country of origin on their passport.

Technical Officials & Jury of Appeal I) The necessary Technical Officials (Neutral Referees/Judges, Team Referees/Judges, umpires,

timekeepers, inspectors, Technical Delegate, Technical Jury) and a Jury of Appeal shall be appointed

by IFMA/EMF.

II) No official who has participated in a decision may serve in the Jury of Appeal that reviews it. The

findings of the Jury shall be communicated as soon as possible to the IFMA/EMF and the Executive

Committee.

III) The Jury of Appeal’s decision on all technical questions concerning its respective disciplinary nature is

final. It shall be, however, without prejudice to any further penalty, which may be imposed by the

Executive Committee.

IV) All appeals should be in accordance with the rules & regulations of the International Federation of

Muaythai Amateur (IFMA) and European Muaythai Federation (EMF) for international tournaments

and competitions.

V) The Jury of Appeal shall be composed of a Chairman, whose position shall be filled up by IFMA.

VI) In the event of a dispute or protest relating to technical questions concerning its respective sporting

event, representatives of countries in the Jury of Appeal, whose countries are involved in the dispute

or protest, may be allowed to participate in the deliberations, but cannot vote in the resolution of the

protest or dispute.

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Court of Appeal The IFMA Executive Committee on behalf of the Federation is the Court of Appeal, which will decide finally on

all questions concerning the 2018 IFMA/EMF European Muaythai Championships. In addition to the Court of

Appeal may intervene in all questions of non-technical nature outside the Jurisdiction of the Juries of Appeal

set up for each sport in the programme.

Penalties in Case of Fraud A competitor proved fraudulently to have transgressed the Rules and Regulations of the IFMA/EMF Charter,

shall be disqualified and lose any position he/she may have gained. If this competitor’s National Federation is

proved to have been a party to the fraud, his/her country will be subject to immediate disciplinary action.

Doping-Free European Championships

Athletes and technical officials participating in the IFMA/EMF European Championships are bound to and must

comply with the IFMA Anti-Doping Rules. These rules, which are compliant with the World Anti-Doping Code

and its international Standards, can be downloaded from the IFMA website at:

http://www.ifmamuaythai.org/anti-doping/11768-2/

Doping Control The Czech Muaythai Association will conduct in-competition tests as Testing Authority during the event. CRO-

NADO, the Thailand National Anti-Doping Organisation, will collect the samples and these will then be analysed

by the WADA-accredited lab in Prague. Collection and analysis will be carried out in accordance with the

International Standard for Testing, the International Standard for Laboratories and the 2018 Prohibited List.

During the event period, from June 30 to July 7, 2018 in Prague, athletes can be tested at any time or place,

urine or blood, with no advance notice. The event testing plan includes finishing placement tests, random

tests, pre-competition tests and target tests.

It is each athlete’s personal duty to ensure that no prohibited substance enters his or her body. Athletes are

responsible for any prohibited substance or its metabolites or markers found to be present in their samples (see

Article 2.1.1 of the Code and IMFA Anti-Doping Rules).

ATHLETES MUST EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION REGARDING NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTAL USE.

Please refer to the event website for more information.

TUEs The World Anti-Doping Code permits athletes to apply for TUEs, i.e. the permission to use, for therapeutic

purposes, substance or methods in the Prohibited List in force where use would otherwise be prohibited.

IFMA recognises TUEs that have been granted by National Anti-Doping Organisations (NADOs).

After an athlete submits a duly completed TUE application with the required supporting medical

documentation to IFMA, it can take up to 30 days to receive the decision of the IFMA TUE Committee, and a

TUE certificate if the application is approved.

For more information regarding TUE application please visit the IFMA website:

http://www.ifmamuaythai.org/anti-doping/tue/

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The TUE application form can be found here: http://www.ifmamuaythai.org/wp-

content/uploads/2013/02/TUE_Application_Form.pdf

Results Management In the case of an Anti-Doping Rule Violation, IFMA/EMF is responsible for the initial results management

process and taking the decision of imposing any sanction relating to the European Championships, such as

disqualification. IFMA/EMF will also manage the imposition of sanctions over and above those relating to the

European Championships, such as period of ineligibility.

Information & Education Fair Play is one of the most important pillars of muaythai. More information on anti-doping can be found in the

doping-free section of the IFMA/EMF website:

http://www.ifmamuaythai.org/anti-doping/resources-for-athletes/

(including FAQs, WADA’s Q&A and interactive Quiz)

INTEGRITY INITIATIVE With the development of the Internet, the sports betting market has grown enormously and impacts all sports.

The increasing popularity of martial arts and combat sports worldwide puts them at risk of being manipulated.

Participants of the IFMA/EMF European Championships are forbidden to participate in, support or promote any

form of betting related to the event on the results, progress, outcome or any other aspect of the tournament.

Fixing, contriving in any way, or otherwise improperly influencing the results or progress of any aspect of a

bout is subject to severe sanctions.

All athletes and team officials are required to participate in the IFMA/EMF integrity educational programme.

Competition Rules & Regulations

Technical Organisation The Czech Muaythai Association (C.M.T.A.), under the directive of the IFMA/EMF Executive Board, is

responsible for the Technical Organisation of the competition, in accordance with the IFMA/EMF Rules and in

consultation with the International Technical Delegate when necessary.

System of Competition – European Muaythai Championships The tournament will be conducted in elimination system. The winner of the final match shall receive the gold

medal and the loser will receive the silver medal, while the losing semi-finalists shall both receive bronze

medals.

Draw The European Championships Draw will be carried out after the final Official Medical Check-up and Weigh-in.

During this, the team manager or coach or a selected representative from each country must be present.

Medical Examination & Weigh-in All contestants must have a Medical Check-up and Official Weigh-in on the opening day of the Championships

outlined in the technical handbook. Each contestant must then have a Medical Check-up and Weigh-in in the

morning of their competition for each bout. Boxers Record Book (Membership Books) must be presented at

every Medical Check-up.

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As per IFMA Rule 23, all contestants must have in their possession, the IFMA Medical Declaration form

http://www.ifmamuaythai.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/IFMA-Medical-Declaration-for-

Athletes-V.7.pdf signed by an authorised doctor of medicine, stating that prior to leaving his country he was

in good physical condition and not suffering from any injury, infection or disability liable to affect his capacity to

box in the country being visited. Such document must be incorporated in his boxer’s book. Athletes will have

to submit blood analysis results for HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis.

All abovementioned documents must be attached with the boxer book produced at the medical examination

before the general weigh-in. The medical declaration form & blood test cannot be older than 6 months and

should be in the ENGLISH language. In the case that laboratory reports are in a language other than English, it is

the responsibility of the National Federation to ensure that the documents are officially translated and certified

and those translations submitted together with the documents.

I) The first medical examination and general weigh-in of all athletes will be held two (2) days before the

first competition day for all participants in all weight categories at appointed time (between 16.00 –

19.00). All athletes arriving after this will have another opportunity to submit to the medical

examination and general weigh-in one (1) day before the first competition day at the appointed time

(between 07.00-09.00). This must be repeated on the competition day as drawn (between 07.00 –

09.00).

II) The athlete must be certified to be fit to compete by the appointed qualified doctor before weigh-in.

III) The weigh-in will be conducted by Referee / Judges / Doctors authorised by the Jury.

IV) The athlete will be allowed to present himself/herself at the official scale only once per day. The

weight recorded on that occasion is final.

V) If the athlete does not make the weight at the general weigh-in, he/she may enter in the higher or

lower weight category at the request of his/her delegate, provided that there is no other athlete of

that country in that weight category, and that the official weigh-in has not closed.

VI) On the morning of the official weigh-in, if a contestant finds his/her weight above the previous

declared weight, he/she is permitted to move up to a higher weight division.

Referees, Judges & Medical Officers I) For every 6 athletes entered, each country MUST enter at least 1 Team Technical Official (R&J) with

the approval of IFMA and one Medical Officer (if possible) for the competition. II) The host country must enter a minimum of 4 (four) qualified IFMA Referee/Judges with the approval

of IFMA and 3 (three) Medical Officers.

Jury Panel The IFMA/EMF Executive Board shall invite at least three (3) Jury Members to be nominated by IFMA/EMF. These three (3) members will be assigned by the Chairman of the Jury in accordance with the rules of IFMA.

Bouts Bouts will be contested over 3 rounds of 3 minutes each for both male and female competitors. A full 1 minute

of rest shall be given between the rounds.

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Equipment All equipment and technical installations will comply with the IFMA Rules & Regulations. The ring will be

installed according to IFMA Rules. Gloves, body guard, shin protector, elbow pads and head guard will be

supplied by the Tournament Committee and will confirm to IFMA standards.

Opening Ceremony of the European Championships The opening ceremony of the 2018 IFMA/EMF European Championships will take place on the 30

th of June at

the Tipsport Arena Prague.

Buses will depart from the official event hotel at 17.30 and the ceremony will commence at 18.30.

Participants are expected to dress respectfully accordingly in either national tracksuit or business attire.

Regulations for the Awards Ceremony of the European

Championships 2018 The awards ceremony of the 2018 IFMA/EMF European Championships (hereinafter referred to as the

“Ceremony”) is the most important final event of the tournament. The ceremonies will be held on the 7th

of

July 2018 at the Tipsport Arena Prague. Participants receiving awards must wear their official national

uniform/tracksuit. All participants are to conduct themselves appropriately. The ceremonies shall normally be

held after every 2 bouts on the final day.

Competitors to be honoured at the Ceremony In each division, the winner of the Final bout will be the Champion and awarded with the Gold medal. The

other finalist will receive the Silver medal and 2 Bronze medals will be awarded to the 2 semi-finalists.

Prizes & Awards First Prize: Gold Medal and Diploma to the athlete placed first.

Second Prize: Silver Medal and Diploma to the athlete placed second.

Third Prize: Bronze Medal and Diploma to the athletes placed third and fourth.

Awards:

Outstanding Athlete (Male & Female): Trophies will be awarded to a contestant deserving of the “Best

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fighter” title in the Male and Female categories.

Male and Female Rising Star: Trophies will be awarded to an emerging talent. Best Wai Kru: A trophy will be awarded to the contestant who performs the most beautiful Wai Kru.

Spirit of Muaythai: A trophy will be awarded to the team deserving of the trophy for Fair Play, Respect, Honour,

Tradition & Excellence.

Best team

Best Technical Official

Ceremony Procedure The awards ceremony will proceed as follows:

- Fanfare

- Announcement of the ceremony

- Athletes parade (with music)

- Presentation of medals and games souvenirs

- Athletes exit (with music)

Athlete Protocol Winners are expected to attend the ceremony in the uniforms they wore at the Opening Ceremony. However,

they are allowed to attend the official ceremony wearing sports uniforms when the ceremony takes place

immediately after the competition.

The athletes are not allowed to take any national flag or any other national, cultural or religious symbol on the

podium. Athletes are expected to take off caps when receiving the medal and keep it in hand throughout the

ceremony (i.e. playing of the national anthems and raising of the flags). Athletes, authorities and accompanying

persons are required to face the flags while they are being raised and

Anthem being played.

Medalists have to remain at the disposal of the press after the Medal Awarding Ceremony.

An official photograph must be taken before the medal winners depart from the zone of the ceremony.

Social Media & Promotion We would like to encourage all participants to follow IFMA’s social media platforms: Facebook: www.facebook.com/ifmamuaythai/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/ifmamuaythaiofficial/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ifma_muaythai/ Please use the following official hashtags on all posts and shares related to the event:

#ifmamuaythai #IFMAEC

#ECPRAGUE2018

Please use any of this material to promote your team and your athletes!

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Emergency phone numbers

Universal European Emergency Number tel. 112

Fire tel. 150

Ambulance tel. 155

City Police tel. 156

Police of the Czech Republic tel. 158

Documents

EVENT GUIDEBOOK AND TECHNICAL HANDBOOK