Category: MARTIAL ARTS
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AIBA has set a course for direct communication with athletes and coaches in its National Federations
Nairobi, February 7, 2021: AIBA President Umar Kremlev, during an official visit to Nairobi, took part in a training session with the Kenya national boxing team. Athletes had the opportunity not only to train together with the head of the Association but also to communicate with the President. ‘I need to understand what is happening…
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AIBA will provide financial and methodological assistance to develop the boxing potential of Africa
Lausanne, February 06, 2021: AIBA President Mr. Umar Kremlev came for an official visit to Africa to take part in the AIBA Virtual Forum in Nairobi, Kenya. Kremlev met with representatives of the Ministry of Sports of Kenya, National Olympic Committee of Kenya and the President of Kenyan Boxing Federation Anthony Otieno Ombok, as well…
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Alyona Rassohyna Submits Stamp Fairtex With Guillotine Choke In Main Event of ONE: UNBREAKABLE III
Singapore, February 05, 2021: The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), returned Friday with ONE: UNBREAKABLE III. The explosive card featured six compelling mixed martial arts contests, the majority of which ended in spectacular finishes. In the main event, submission specialist Alyona Rassohyna of Ukraine overcame an impressive all-around performance…
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Professional Fighters League continues momentum with welterweight & light heavyweight rosters for April 29 broadcast
New York, February 04, 2021: The Professional Fighters League (PFL), the fastest growing and most innovative sports league in the world, today announced its welterweight and light heavyweight rosters for the 2021 regular season, which begins April 23 on ESPN2, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+ in primetime. Welterweights and light heavyweights will be featured on the…
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ONE Championship Reveals Premiere Date and All 16 Candidates for ‘The Apprentice: ONE Championship Edition’
Singapore, February 04, 2021: The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), today announced the official premiere date for “The Apprentice: ONE Championship Edition” and introduced all 16 candidates competing on the debut season of ONE’s unique take on the global hit reality TV show. “The Apprentice: ONE Championship Edition” will…
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Karl Keller takes over the reins of MTK MMA
Dubai, February 03, 2021: The move puts respected mixed martial arts figure Keller in full control of the day-to-day operations of the company as well as the long-term strategic plan to grow the brand. Keller has over 15 years experience as a martial arts and combat sports trainer, and has worked with some of the…
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AIBA approves dates of the Youth Men’s and Women’s World Boxing Championships in Kielce
Lausanne, January 26, 2021: AIBA Youth Men’s and Women’s Championships takes place in Kielce, Poland on April 10-24. The country confirmed its willingness to host the tournament as scheduled at the highest level and in accordance with all the safety measures. AIBA President Umar Kremlev visited Poland on January 23rd for official meeting with the…
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AIBA issues new Membership Policy and renounces to collect the 2021 annual membership fee from its National Federations due to the COVID pandemic
January 22, 2021: AIBA renounces to ask National Federations to pay any membership fee for the year 2021 in view of the exceptional situation caused by the COVID pandemic. The AIBA Board has further adopted today a new Membership policy providing for highest standards of governance to be met by all members of the boxing…
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HKMMAF and IMMAF Pilot Online Practical Coaching Examination
London, January 15, 2021: During the lockdowns wrought by COVID-19, the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation has piloted online examinations for the practical element of its MMA coaching courses, to complement the theoretical component already conducted in the digital sphere. In June 2020, IMMAF member, the Hong Kong MMA Federation, submitted a proposal for the…
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AIBA and ITA agree to implement a joint educational program for boxing
January 12, 2021: In February 2021, AIBA, with the support of the International Testing Agency (ITA), will launch a large-scale anti-doping educational program in the framework of AIBA’s Continental Forums. On January 11th, AIBA renewed its contract with the ITA for 2021 to ensure a state-of-art anti-doping program for boxing. AIBA President, Umar Kremlev and…