Indian MMA Community thanks HH Shaikh Khalid

Manama : Indian Mixed Martial Arts community hailed the initiatives of His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa for the growth of Mixed Martial Arts in India. Aditya PS, President of All India Mixed Martial Arts Federation stated in the latest press conference in Bangalore, India. Initiatives under the guidance of HH Shaikh Khalid has been instrumental to educate and guide Indian Mixed Martial Arts community in the recent years which helped in strengthening ties between India and Bahrain.

Brave Combat Federation has featured a maximum number of Indian fighters at the International level that led to other global promotions turning their attention to India following the footsteps of KHK MMA. AIMMAF had worked under the guidance of Mohammed Shahid, CEO of KHK MMA which led to their participation in two amateur international tournaments in Bahrain which featured Indian fighters.

“Indian mixed martial arts community is thankful for the opportunity we have received in Bahrain. The sport was revived by the impact of the actions led under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa. Multiple amateur championships held in Bahrain featured Indian mixed martial artists. The visit of His Highness to India during the fifth edition of Brave Combat Federation sanctioned by AIMMAF has motivated Indian MMA Federation and athletes to intensify our pursuit towards excellence. The emergence of Brave Combat Federation as a true global promotion that stands for the development of the sport is a factor that transformed the sport in the region,” said Aditya PS.