Shaikh Khalid to patronise world championship press conference

Manama, Feb. 5 (BNA): Under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy President of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, Honourary President of Bahrain Mixed Martial Arts Association (BMMAA), Founder of Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa Mixed Martial Arts Organization (KHK MMA), a press conference will be held to officially announce the news of Bahrain hosting the fourth edition of the World Championships of Amateur MMA, organized by the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation in November. Kerrith Brown, IMMAF President, Densign White, IMMAF CEO and Wissam Abi Nader, IMMAF Board Member, arrived on Saturday to participate in the press conference and officially announce the IMMAF's decision of Bahrain hosting to the World Championships of Amateur MMA. White said in a statement: "I am very pleased to be in my second home, The Kingdom of Bahrain, to participate in the press conference to announce Bahrain will be host to the fourth edition of the World Championships of Amateur MMA. This decision is due the IMMAF's great confidence in Bahrain's ability to host this event, which is one of the most prominent championships organized by the IMMAF, and which will be held for the first time outside the United States and for the first time at the level of the Asian continent, specifically in the Middle East. " He added: "We have seen great attention from the Bahraini officials to host this championship and we appreciate their keenness which clearly reflects their attention to MMA, through which Bahrain became an integral part of this sport after becoming a member in the IMMAF. Bahraini's international activity in this sport is remarkable through the efforts of HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, with His Highness' never ending support to this sport locally and supporting Bahraini MMA in various participations and international championships, which clearly contributed to Bahrain achieving positive results and also strengthen its position in this global sport." He further expressed his great confidence in Bahrain's ability to make this edition of the championship into a success. Wissam Abi Nader, IMMAF Board Member, said: "The IMMAF took the decision after viewing the Kingdom of Bahrain’s portfolio, which was the most outstanding portfolio from the rest of the countries nominated for hosting, as Bahrain meets all of the requirements for hosting. I think that Bahrain is the best suited to host the first championship outside of Las Vegas, especially as it has a geographical location that is situated centrally globally and also as possesses the capabilities that will benefit of the success of this championship." He added: "We do not forget that Bahrain has become one of the developed countries in this sport in record time, due to the unlimited support from HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, who has created the ideal conditions for locals to practice this sport and for a strong international presence, which led to achieving outstanding results, placing Bahrain on the global sports map." The Media Office of His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa has extended invitations to all Arab and foreign media outlets, sports and non-social media accounts through Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Bahrain Sports and Abu Dhabi Sports Channel will broadcast the live proceedings of the press conference. The young and distinguished media person Ghada Musalli, presenter of Good Morning Arabs on MBC channel, will attend as a guest of honour at the press conference, to witness the ceremony of the official announcement of Bahrain hosting the World Amateur Championships in MMA, to be held in November of the current year. The conference will also feature outstanding young Qatari media personality, Mohammad Saadon Al-Kuwari, one of the leading presenters on BEIN SPORT sports channel.