Charissa Tynan
Charissa Tynan is the Director General of the International Federation of Muaythai Associations (IFMA), where she has led global operations, governance development, and international partnerships for nearly two decades.
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She has played a central role in guiding IFMA to full IOC recognition and expanding its presence across major multi-sport events. Her work focuses on integrity, ethical compliance, athlete welfare, and strengthening alignment with the Olympic Movement.
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Charissa has extensive experience collaborating with international sport bodies, National Olympic Committees, and global stakeholders, and is committed to promoting transparency, fairness, and strong governance frameworks across sport.
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Professional Experience
International Federation of Muaythai Associations (IFMA) Director General – 2006 to Present
• Lead the operations of IFMA, representing over 150 national federations worldwide.
• Directed IFMA’s successful recognition by the International Olympic Committee (2016).
• Oversaw inclusion of Muaythai in key multi-sport events: European Games 2023, Asian Youth Games 2025, Islamic Solidarity Games 2025, World Games 2025.
• Developed and implemented governance, ethics, and safeguarding frameworks aligned with IOC, WADA, and IWGA standards.
• Manage sanctioning agreements, integrity policies, and dispute resolution with National Federations, ensuring compliance and fairness.
• Partner with IOC, ARISF, AIMS, FISU, ITA and other international bodies on compliance, education, and athlete protection.
• Directed 20+ Senior and Youth World Championships and multiple continental events in collaboration with Local Organising Committees.
Professional Experience
International Federation of Muaythai Associations (IFMA) Director General – 2006 to Present
• Lead the operations of IFMA, representing over 150 national federations worldwide.
• Directed IFMA’s successful recognition by the International Olympic Committee (2016).
• Oversaw inclusion of Muaythai in key multi-sport events: European Games 2023, Asian Youth Games 2025, Islamic Solidarity Games 2025, World Games 2025.
• Developed and implemented governance, ethics, and safeguarding frameworks aligned with IOC, WADA, and IWGA standards.
• Manage sanctioning agreements, integrity policies, and dispute resolution with National Federations, ensuring compliance and fairness.
• Partner with IOC, ARISF, AIMS, FISU, ITA and other international bodies on compliance, education, and athlete protection.
• Directed 20+ Senior and Youth World Championships and multiple continental events in collaboration with Local Organising Committees.
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Core Competencies
• International Sport Governance & Integrity
• Ethics & Compliance Oversight
• Stakeholder Diplomacy & Conflict Resolution
• Strategic & Financial Leadership
• Olympic Movement & Multisport Games Engagement
• Safeguarding & Athlete Protection
• Cross-Cultural Communication
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Selected Highlights
• Spearheaded IFMA’s governance reforms and ethics policies, recognised at IOC, ARISF, and IWGA forums.
• Advanced gender equality, youth empowerment, and athlete welfare as central pillars of IFMA policy.
• Trusted representative of IFMA within the
• International Sport Governance & Integrity
• Ethics & Compliance Oversight
• Stakeholder Diplomacy & Conflict Resolution
• Strategic & Financial Leadership
• Olympic Movement & Multisport Games Engagement
• Safeguarding & Athlete Protection
• Cross-Cultural Communication
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Selected Highlights
• Spearheaded IFMA’s governance reforms and ethics policies, recognised at IOC, ARISF, and IWGA forums.
• Advanced gender equality, youth empowerment, and athlete welfare as central pillars of IFMA policy.
• Trusted representative of IFMA within the