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78 NATIONS SET FOR GAMMA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS IN INDONESIA

By Mike Johnson on 11/6/2024 11:32 AM

78 NATIONS SET FOR GAMMA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS IN INDONESIA

    6 – 14 DECEMBER  - DEWA MMA ARENA,  BANTEN (NR. JAKARTA)
●    TICKETS GO ON SALE THIS WEEK

 

[Amsterdam. 06.11.24] The GAMMA 2024 World Championships hits Banten’s  Dewa MMA Arena  in Indonesia next month for the Global Association of Mixed Martial Arts’ flagship senior and under-18s tournaments from 6 to 14 December.

Hosted by GAMMA’s representative for Indonesia, PB PERTICAMI, the amateur rules tournaments will be held under the auspices of the Indonesian Olympic Committee, in another boost to GAMMA’s vision for international sport recognition, following its participation in the 2023 African Games in Accra earlier this year and the partaking of its members in the last Asian Games.

More than 500 athletes representing 78 countries from across 5 continents are set to compete for GAMMA’s prestigious gold, silver and bronze medals. With athlete registration closing on 8 November, nations set to take part are:

Algeria, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Canada, Cambodia, China, Cook Islands, Croatia, Curacao, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, France, Gabon, Gambia, Germany, Greece, Guinea, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Ivory Coast, Kazakhstan, Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Nepal, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Netherlands, Panama, Paraguay, Pakistan, Philippines, Poland, Russia, Samoa, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sudan, Sweden, Thailand, Togo, Tonga, Timor Leste, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Ukraine, Uruguay, USA and Uzbekistan.

The Championships will be broadcast live internationally (with full information to follow), and arena tickets will go on sale this week.

PB PERTICAMI  President, Tommy Paulus Hermawan, said: 

“It is with immense pride and honour that we welcome national MMA teams from around the world to the 2024 GAMMA World Championships, as part of our commitment to the growth of MMA in Indonesia and globally. To the athletes, this platform is for you to showcase your capabilities and demonstrate your strength, determination, and passion for the sport. We believe in you, and will be honoured to have you here, representing your countries and your dreams. May this championship serve as a reminder of the power of unity, community and the boundless possibilities that lie ahead for the world of mixed martial arts. Thank you all for taking part in this extraordinary event.”

GAMMA President Alexander Engelhardt said: 

“Indonesia, known for its rich cultural heritage and warm hospitality, provides the perfect backdrop for the GAMMA World Championships and we are honoured to partner with the local community for the delivery of our flagship event. I express my gratitude to the National Olympic Committee for its support, the organisers, volunteers and partners whose dedication will ensure an exceptional experience for all participants. To the athletes and teams, you are all champions for making it this far. Compete with honour, give your best, and take pride in representing your countries. The world is watching, and your performances will inspire the next generation of MMA athletes.”

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About GAMMA

The Global Martial Arts Association (GAMMA) is the world governing body for mixed martial

arts (MMA), with the vision of developing the amateur and grassroots sport and leading it to

formal, international recognition. GAMMA provides a global platform for MMA’s participants through the growth of a safe, inclusive and well-regulated sport that serves as a

positive force in communities worldwide, and through its organisation of elite, international

amateur competitions. Headed by President Alexander Engelhardt and headquartered in The

Netherlands, GAMMA’s membership has grown to include nationally recognised federations

across five continents, since its founding in 2019. GAMMA is committed to upholding the

Olympic values of sportsmanship, excellence and fair play, alongside the martial arts’

traditions of discipline, respect and humility. www.gamma-sport.org.