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IMMAF Asian Championships moved to August, will take place in Pakistan for the first time
The International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) has announced a new date and a new host nation for the 2024 IMMAF Asian Championships. The biggest continental tournament for amateur MMA is now set to take place between August 18 and August 22, in Lahore, Pakistan.
This will be the first time that the IMMAF Asian Championship is held in Pakistan and the milestone event places Pakistan among a varied group of nations, including the United States, South Africa, Czechia, Bulgaria, Singapore, Bahrain, Australia, Romania, Italy, New Zealand, Thailand, Bahamas, Russia, United Arab Emirates, Mexico, Tajikistan, Colombia, Serbia, Angola, Albania, and Namibia, as hosts of IMMAF competitions.
Last year, the IMMAF Asian Championships was held in Bahrain as part of the BRAVE International Combat Week and was the final event of the 2023 calendar for the organization. Kazakhstan emerged as the most dominant force in the seniors' category, securing five gold medals and a total medal haul of 13, while Uzbekistan excelled as the top team in the juniors' category. Pakistan, gearing up to host the upcoming Asian Championship, had secured four medals, including 1 silver and 3 bronze.
The 2024 IMMAF Asian Championships will be the fourth IMMAF event of the calendar year, following the 2024 IMMAF European Championships (in Serbia), the 2024 IMMAF African Championships (held in Namibia), and the 2024 Youth World Championships (hosted in Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates).
IMMAF's Asian contingent comprises a diverse range of nations, including but not limited to Afghanistan, Bahrain, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan (Chinese Taipei), Tajikistan, UAE, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam.
Further details will be published shortly with the opening of registration to national teams.
About IMMAF:
About IMMAF: Founded in 2012, the purpose of IMMAF is to further the development, recognition, and regulation of the sport of MMA (mixed martial arts), enabling amateur competition through the organization of national MMA federations around the world. With 132 national federation members and four confederations, IMMAF has advanced programs for the education and certification of MMA coaches, referees, and other technical officials. IMMAF delivers high-level championship events across the globe, providing athletes from 12-17 (Youth), 18-21 (Junior), and 21+ (Senior) crucial opportunities to learn and grow in a safe and fully regulated competitive environment. IMMAF is the only legitimate international governing body for MMA, approved by WADA, working to gain sport recognition and see MMA into the Olympic Games. https://immaf.org
