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GAMMA's vision is for mixed martial arts to be officially recognized as a sport internationally by the Olympic Movement and one day compete in the Olympic Games. As for Africa, this feat is a credit to African MMA athletes as the sport of MMA continues to grow across the continent.
The debut of mixed martial arts (MMA) at the African Games in Accra, Ghana was a special moment.
The African Games featured 11 African teams representing West African countries in mixed martial arts (MMA).
This event was featured on the program for the first time as a demonstration event among the 30 events held as an amateur MMA rules competition with the World Mixed Martial Arts Association (GAMMA).
GAMMA President Alexander Engelhard met with heads of delegations from participating countries at the Alisa Hotel in Accra to pave the way for the sport to move forward.
We stand at a great moment for mixed martial arts as the African Games will mark the first time mixed martial arts will be included in the Olympic program. Not only is this a tribute to the development of MMA in Africa and the efforts of our members, but it is also a great platform for African MMA athletes and will no doubt foster further growth. It was a steep learning curve for our young federation to participate in the Ministry of Sports, National Olympic Committee and Local Organizing Committee processes to complete the entry for an event of this magnitude. MMA, on the other hand, does not qualify as a demonstration sport. Financial support is provided in most countries. Despite this, 11 of the 24 Gamma member countries will form teams and set foot on the ground this time. We look forward to his 2023 African Games, with competition starting on Sunday, and many more to come. MMA's footprint there is only going to get bigger and bigger.
Alexander Engelhardt, President of Gamma
Uganda's Titus Tugume, along with Dennis Mwesigye, traveled to Ghana to represent his country.
“This was a special moment for us to develop further. Mixed Marital Arts is an unexplored sport in Uganda and requires the full support of the government and other key stakeholders. We are seeking approval from the National Council for Sports (NCS) and all documents are being prepared,” Tugume told Kawowo Sports in Accra, Northridge.
13th This quadrennial multi-sport event is hosted by the African Union (AU), the Association of African National Olympic Committees (ANOCA), the Association of African Sports Confederations (AASC) and the African Union and will run from March 8 to 23. Will be held. Supreme Council for Sport in Africa (SCSA).
GAMMA is officially recognized in Africa by the Association of African Sports Confederations (AASC) and has 24 recognized and active member federations on the continent, including the host federation, the Ghana Mixed Martial Arts Association.
GAMMA's vision is for mixed martial arts to be officially recognized as a sport internationally by the Olympic Movement and one day compete in the Olympic Games.
Approval to participate in the African Games is a milestone for the sport in advancing MMA's quest for recognition.
As for Africa, this feat is a credit to African MMA athletes as the sport of MMA continues to grow across the continent.
