Sunday, April 29, 2012

THAI FIGHT 2012 Buakaw 3/3

THAI FIGHT 2012 Buakaw 2/3

THAI FIGHT 2012 Buakaw 1/3

..Lacrosse is the Fastest Growing Sport in the US
..By Mike Krumboltz

.Posts .By Mike Krumboltz
Team Mom – Thu, Apr 26, 2012 4:37 PM EDT

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We really thought curling had a shot. But the fastest-growing sport in the United States is actually lacrosse.






The sport saw explosive growth between 2001 and 2010. According to U.S. Lacrosse, the number of players had tripled by the end of the decade.



The Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA) conducted an in-depth study last year and also found that lacrosse was the fastest-growing sport. Over the last 10 years, according to the study, "participation is up 218.1 percent." Unlike football, lacrosse is popular among men and women alike.



Rugby enthusiasts can also lay claim to the title if the time frame is adjusted. Between 2007 and 2009, the SGMA found rugby to be the fastest-growing team sport in the country.



While lacrosse is gaining steam, it still has a long way to go before it can be crowned the country's most popular sport. Surveys and stats vary, but for kids under the age of 13, the most popular sport is gymnastics. Outdoor soccer is in second place. Again, those numbers come from the SGMA; the numbers vary by source. For example, the New York Times says basketball is the most popular youth sport in the U.S.



The Census Bureau conducted a survey in 2007 and found that, among the general public, walking is technically the most popular sport. Swimming and bowling are also incredibly popular among the masses.



Other sports that are growing in popularity: basketball, tennis, and rugby. There are nearly twice as many hoops players as there are baseball players in the United States. In fact, participation in baseball fell more than 8% over the decade. Wrestling tumbled a whopping 44% over the same time period.

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Thailand bans mixed martial arts


Discipline deemed to be too 'brutal'

Published: 31/03/2012 at 02:37 AM Newspaper section: Sports 672


The Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) confirmed yesterday that it has banned mixed martial arts (MMA).




Mixed martial arts (MMA) has been banned in Thailand.

"It is brutal and it is not boxing," said SAT deputy governor Sakol Wannapong who oversees professional sports.



"It is against the 1999 boxing law."



SAT officials met this week to discuss whether holding an MMA event was lawful or not following a request from a private company and they finally agreed that under the 1999 boxing law, it is unlawful to stage an MMA event in Thailand.



"Organising a MMA event here would hurt the image of Muay Thai," Sakol said.



There have been two MMA events held in Bangkok and neither were approved by the SAT, according to Sakol.



He said the SAT was asking the Interior Ministry's legal advisors to consider action against any MMA organisers.



"If you want to do this kind of business, you should do it in another country," Sakol said.



"Organising MMA here could mislead the public into believing that Muay Thai is brutal."



MMA is a full contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, while standing and on the ground, including boxing, wrestling, Muay Thai, kickboxing, taekwondo, karate, judo and other styles.



Buakaw can't fight



The Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) said yesterday that Muay Thai superstar Buakaw Banchamek (formerly Buakaw Por Pramuk) can't take part in next month's Thai Fight unless he formally registers his new camp with the authorities.



Buakaw has severed ties with former camp Por Pramuk and has since set up his own camp.



He has also changed his fight name to Buakaw Banchamek following the split.



SAT deputy governor Sakol Wannapong said Buakaw cannot fight until he files a complaint with the SAT which will investigate if Buakaw was unfairly treated by Por Pramuk.



If his claim is proven true, then he will be allowed to fight, Sakol said.



The Thai Fight event will be held in Pattaya on April 17 and Sakol said Buakaw still has time to clear up his legal problems.



Muaythai Super Gala Towards the Highest Sporting Recognition

Muaythai Super Gala Towards the Highest Sporting Recognition

It has begun: The official press release for muaythai towards the highest recognition

It has begun: The official press release for muaythai towards the highest recognition

Muaythai in Malaysia Becomes Part of Official School Curriculum

Muaythai in Malaysia Becomes Part of Official School Curriculum