The International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (FIMMA) has obtained the recognition from the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ACNOA). An important step for the young federation, created in Decemberwho will now work for strengthen the position of MMA on the continent and develop its cooperation with local National Olympic Committees. ANOCA is pleased to recognize FIMMA and support it in achieving the goals we share for African athletes., said Mustapha Berraf, president of ACNOA. MMA athletes from our region have already proven their ability to dominate the world. (…) We are convinced that The future of MMA and its athletes in Africa is promising.. »
« The development of MMA in Africa is a top priority"says Gordon Tang, president of the federation. FIMMA is delighted to now have the opportunity to work with all African National Olympic Committees on the development of MMA within their territories. And we are deeply grateful to ANOCA for offering us this opportunity to help African athletes MMA to realize their full potential. "The Asian confederation of FIMMA, the Asian Mixed Martial Arts Association (AMMA), had already obtained the recognition from the Asian Olympic CouncilSpyros Capralos, president of the European Olympic Committees, was also present at the FIMMA ceremony in Athens in December.
« The fact of Recreating federations is not very reassuring.there is no stabilityBertrand Amoussou, a member of the IMMAF board, lamented this. Francs Jeux. Ideally, everyone would come together, but that's not possible. It's politics; there are always people who want to create their own thing. Anyone who truly wants to develop the sport has to go where they have the best chance of realizing its potential. That's not FIMMA, nor GAMMA, it's IMMAF. If we want to move forward, we need stability. »
