The USMF sanctioned United States National Muaythai Team competes at the IFMA World Championships in 2009. The IFMA World Championships are the premier international event for Amateur Muaythai. They are widely recognized as the highest level of competition for amateur Muaythai while the sport works toward Olympic acceptance. The US National Team is selected each year by the United Staes Muaythai Federation, (USMF). The National team would like to thank all its sponsors, and especially Fairtex.