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IMMAF president hails Bahrain as a distinguished destination for international competitions

TDT | Manama

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The President of the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF), Kerrith Brown, praised the distinguished organization in his speech during the opening ceremony at BRAVE International Combat Week.

Brown stressed that the Kingdom of Bahrain is always a distinguished station for hosting and organizing IMMAF championships, adding that he has great confidence in the first edition of the MMA SUPER CUP which will be a resounding success on Bahrain soil.

Kerrith noted his appreciation for the follow-up and support of His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa to raise the level of mixed martial arts sport and praised the efforts of the Khalid bin Hamad Sports Organization headed by Mohammed Shahid in its continuous endeavour to work to support this sport.

He also appreciated the cooperation and efforts of the Bahrain Mixed Martial Arts Federation headed by Mohammed Ali Qambar in implementing programs that raise the levels of Bahraini mixed martial arts, which has become one of the strongest federations in the world.