Omar Ahmed
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Omar Ahmed (born 2 February, 1984) is a former kickboxer and mixed martial artist who played a pivotal role in the development of mixed martial arts (MMA) in Pakistan. He also laid the foundation for the establishment of the Pakistan Mixed Martial Arts Federation which is playing a pivotal part in getting mixed martalarts as a proper sport in Pakistan.[1][2]
Early life and education
Omar Ahmed was born into a military family and spent his early years in Pakistan. He completing a degree in journalism from Government College Lahore[3] and studied for two master's degrees in the United Kingdom.
Pakistan Mixed Martial Arts Federation
He the President of Pakistan mma federation (IMAF).[4] The federation and Omar have been working had for getting MMA recognised throughout Pakistan and training and giving athletes a proper platform.[5][6][7]
Ahmed helped secure the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) Asian Championship for Pakistan.[8][9][10][11][12]
He has helped in talent development in Pakistan[13][14] and is working to create pathways for athletes to compete in global organisations and elevate the standards of MMA in Pakistan.[15][16][17][18]
References
- ↑ "Pakistan Mixed Martial Arts(MMA) Federation 2024 - pakmmafed". Pakistan Mixed Martial Arts Federation. 2024-08-30. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
- ↑ "'Silent revolution': Pakistan hosts first Asian MMA Championship, marking 'new era' for combat sport". Arab News PK. 2024-08-22. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
- ↑ "GC University Lahore". GC University Lahore. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
- ↑ Khan, Zarak (2023-09-12). "Pakistan MMA Federation Turn Lahore Into A Gladiatorial Combat Ground". The Friday Times. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
- ↑ "Watch Latest Pakistani Talk shows and Headlines - ARY NEWS". videos.arynews.tv. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
- ↑ ARY News (2024-08-16). BRAVE Combat Federation returns to Pakistan | President MMA Pak Omar Ahmed's Analysis. Retrieved 2024-10-01 – via YouTube.
- ↑ SUNO NEWS HD (2024-08-28). Exclusive interview of President MMA Federation Pakistan Omar Ahmed | Sports On |EP 215|Suno News HD. Retrieved 2024-10-01 – via YouTube.
- ↑ "IMMAF | National Federations". IMMAF. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
- ↑ SAMAA TV (2024-08-16). Pak VS Ind | Mixed Martial Arts Asian Championship| MMA President Pakistan Omar Ahmed | Zor Ka Jor. Retrieved 2024-10-01 – via YouTube.
- ↑ Sunny, Patrick (2024-08-19). "Pakistani fighters dominate as MMA Championship returns to Lahore". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
- ↑ The quarter-final stage of Mixed Martial Arts Asian Championship has been completed in Lahore. Aaj TV Official. 2024-08-20. Retrieved 2024-10-01 – via YouTube.
- ↑ "PM Shehbaz pledges full support to sportsmen for participation in international events". Daily Pakistan English News. 2024-09-11. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
- ↑ "PM Shehbaz lauds Pakistan MMA for hosting global event, nurturing champions". The Nation. 2024-09-16. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
- ↑ Mehboob, Muzzammil (2022-02-27). "Pakistan MMA – Shining on its own". BOL News. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
- ↑ Mixed Martial Arts Asian Championship | Shaheryar Chishty & Daewoo Played a Key Role. BOL News. 2024-08-20. Retrieved 2024-10-01 – via YouTube.
- ↑ Sunny, Patrick (2024-08-19). "Pakistani fighters dominate as MMA Championship returns to Lahore". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
- ↑ "Pakistan hosts first Asian MMA Championship, wins 2 gold medals - Islamabad Scene". 2024-08-23. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
- ↑ "India vs Pakistan tension comes to a boil as Sekhar and Ali go head-to-head at BRAVE CF 85 press conference". bravecf.com. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
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