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Title: Chief Minister Accepts Chairmanship of United Muay Thai Association of India
Press Release Number:
08/09/2026
Description:
In a significant development for the promotion of martial arts and sports in India, Shri Conrad K. Sangma, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Meghalaya, has accepted the role of Chairman of the United Muay Thai Association of India (UMAI).
The United Muay Thai Association of India (UMAI) is the national body dedicated to the promotion, development, and governance of Muay Thai in India. UMAI has achieved significant international milestones since being recognized in 2019 by the International Federation of Muaythai Associations (IFMA), which is recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Expressing gratitude for the Hon'ble Chief Minister's acceptance, Dr. ShriRam Choudhary, General Secretary, UMAI stated that the leadership and vision of Sh. Conrad K. Sangma will provide a major boost to the growth and popularization of Muay Thai, one of the world's fastest-growing combat sports.
Muay Thai has also been proposed as one of the disciplines to be hosted during the 39th National Games, which Meghalaya is set to host in 2027. The proposed hosting of Muay Thai in the National Games would provide a significant platform for athletes from across India to compete at the highest domestic level while further popularizing the sport among young people and would also strengthen Meghalaya's reputation as a destination capable of organizing world-class sporting competitions and nurturing emerging sporting disciplines
The United Muay Thai Association of India (UMAI) is the national body dedicated to the promotion, development, and governance of Muay Thai in India. UMAI has achieved significant international milestones since being recognized in 2019 by the International Federation of Muaythai Associations (IFMA), which is recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Expressing gratitude for the Hon'ble Chief Minister's acceptance, Dr. ShriRam Choudhary, General Secretary, UMAI stated that the leadership and vision of Sh. Conrad K. Sangma will provide a major boost to the growth and popularization of Muay Thai, one of the world's fastest-growing combat sports.
Muay Thai has also been proposed as one of the disciplines to be hosted during the 39th National Games, which Meghalaya is set to host in 2027. The proposed hosting of Muay Thai in the National Games would provide a significant platform for athletes from across India to compete at the highest domestic level while further popularizing the sport among young people and would also strengthen Meghalaya's reputation as a destination capable of organizing world-class sporting competitions and nurturing emerging sporting disciplines
Released Date:
08 Sep 2026
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