Khalid Al-Khayat, President of Bahrain Mixed Martial Arts Federation (BMMAF), Member of the Supreme Organising Committee and Head of the Executive Committee of the World Amateur MMA Championship that will be organised in the Kingdom of Bahrain next month, affirmed that preparations are continued to host the international event.
Organised under the patronage of HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Charity Works and Youth Affairs, Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports and President of Bahrain Olympic Committee, the championship will be held in Khalifa Sports City in Isa Town on November 12-19.

Al-Khayat said the fourth edition of the championship is organised for the first time in the Kingdom of Bahrain and Asia, reflecting the aspirations of HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, First Deputy President of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports and Honourary President of BMMAF to develop MMA sports in the Kingdom and the entire region, adding that the organising committees are sparing no efforts to achieve the visionary of HH for the sport.

Al-Khayat was updated by the working committees on the latest developments and preparations for the championship. He urged them to intensify their efforts to prove the Kingdom's capability of hosting such reputed international championships and events.

It's worth mentioning that the championship will be held within the International Combat Week, which also features other activities and events such as the ninth edition of Brave MMA championships held under the title "Brave 9: The Kingdom of Champions". The organisers said they are continuing their preparations for the events as nearly one month remains, adding that Golden Tulip Hotel has been chosen as the official residence of the visiting delegations.

Source: BNA