Copenhagen, Denmark | July 3–5, 2026

BAMBAT proudly celebrates an extraordinary achievement at the 9th International Massage Association (IMA) World Championship in Massage, held in Copenhagen, Denmark, from July 3–5, 2026.

The 2026 championship marked a historic milestone for the International Massage Association, bringing together 290 competitors from 59 countries, making it the largest IMA World Championship in Massage to date.

Representing BAMBAT on the world stage, our therapists earned multiple prestigious awards, showcasing exceptional skill, professionalism, and dedication to the massage profession.

Championship Results

Overall World Championship

🥉 Bronze Medal
Panuwat Srisamajarn (USA)

Panuwat delivered an outstanding performance throughout the championship, earning the Overall Bronze Medal and securing his place among the world’s top massage therapists.

Chair Massage Category

🥇 Gold Medal
Panuwat Srisamajarn (USA)

Panuwat also captured the Gold Medal in the Chair Massage category, demonstrating exceptional technical ability, precision, creativity, and client care.

Special Award

🏆 Best Massage Therapist Presentation 2026 (Video Award)
Grace Pinyapatch Chanyathunyaroj (USA)

Grace Pinyapatch Chanyathunyaroj received the prestigious Best Massage Therapist Presentation 2026 award for her outstanding competition presentation video. This award recognizes excellence in professionalism, communication, and the ability to inspire the global massage community through an exceptional presentation.

A Proud Moment for BAMBAT

These remarkable accomplishments reflect BAMBAT’s unwavering commitment to excellence, continuous education, and the advancement of professional massage therapy. Competing against 290 therapists from 59 countries, our team demonstrated the highest standards of technical expertise, innovation, and professionalism on one of the world’s most respected massage competition stages.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Panuwat Srisamajarn and Grace Pinyapatch Chanyathunyaroj for their outstanding achievements. Their success is a testament to years of dedication, passion, and a commitment to raising the standard of massage therapy worldwide.

BAMBAT is honored to be represented by therapists whose achievements continue to inspire both clients and fellow professionals around the globe. We remain committed to education, excellence, and delivering world-class therapeutic massage while contributing to the growth of the international massage community.

We also extend our sincere appreciation to the International Massage Association (IMA) for organizing another exceptional World Championship that unites massage professionals from around the world to celebrate excellence, education, and innovation.

Congratulations to all participants, judges, organizers, and winners for making the 2026 IMA World Championship in Massage an unforgettable event.