Pakistan Hosts the 2024 IMMAF Asian Championships
A Historic First for Pakistan & a Landmark Victory for Team PAKMMAF
In a historic moment for the sport and the nation, Pakistan hosted the 2024 IMMAF Asian Championships in Lahore from August 18 to 22, marking the first time that an international MMA tournament of this scale was held on Pakistani soil. The event placed Pakistan at the heart of Asian MMA, as over a dozen nations converged to compete at the highest amateur level in front of a passionate and patriotic home crowd.
Organized by the Pakistan MMA Federation (PAKMMAF) and sanctioned by the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF), the championship brought the continent’s top amateur fighters to Lahore. With full international production standards, athlete safety protocols, and seamless coordination with national and local authorities, the event showcased Pakistan’s capability to host world-class combat sports competitions.
🏆 Record-Breaking Performance by Team Pakistan
Pakistan didn’t just host the event — we dominated it. With a total of 12 medals (2 Gold 🥇, 4 Silver 🥈, 6 Bronze 🥉), Team Pakistan achieved its best performance in IMMAF history.
📊 National Rankings:
🥈 2nd Place – Best Senior National Team
🥉 4th Place – Best Junior National Team
🇵🇰 Total Medal Tally:
🥇 2 Gold
🥈 4 Silver
🥉 6 Bronze
🥇 Pakistani Medalists – A Moment of Pride
🟢 Gold Medals
Bano Butt – Senior Women’s Atomweight (47.6 kg)
Eman Khan – Senior Women’s Flyweight (56.7 kg)
⚪ Silver Medals
Abdul Manan – Junior Men’s Flyweight (56.7 kg)
Zeeshan Akbar – Junior Men’s Bantamweight (61.2 kg)
Shahab Ali – Senior Men’s Lightweight (70.3 kg)
Bushra Ahmad – Senior Women’s Bantamweight (61.2 kg)
🟤 Bronze Medals
Muhammad Aroz Saleem Baig – Junior Men’s Featherweight (65.8 kg)
Taimur Chishty – Junior Men’s Welterweight (77.1 kg)
Abdul Sami – Junior Men’s Middleweight (83.9 kg)
Asghar Khan – Senior Men’s Flyweight (56.7 kg)
Zulqarnain Khan – Senior Men’s Middleweight (83.9 kg)
Bushra Akhtar – Senior Women’s Strawweight (52.2 kg)
🌍 Elevating Pakistan on the Global MMA Map
The 2024 IMMAF Asian Championships elevated Pakistan’s reputation as a rising hub for MMA in Asia. Fighters from nations such as India, Kazakhstan, Jordan, and Bahrain competed against Pakistan’s homegrown talents — and were met with fierce resistance and unforgettable performances.
This event placed Pakistan alongside former hosts like the United States, South Africa, and Bahrain, proving our readiness to not just participate in — but lead — international MMA development in the region.
💬 Leadership, Legacy & the Road Ahead
Under the leadership of PAKMMAF, which is recognized by both the Pakistan Sports Board and IMMAF, the event was a masterclass in organization, security, athlete care, and audience engagement. It also served as a cultural and sporting exchange, uniting athletes through shared values of respect, discipline, and excellence.
Most importantly, it inspired the next generation of Pakistani fighters by showing that international victory is not a dream — it is possible, and it is happening now.
🔥 More Than a Tournament — A Movement
With packed arenas, global livestreams, and wide media coverage, the 2024 IMMAF Asian Championships was not just a competition — it was a national statement. A declaration that Pakistan is ready to lead the future of MMA in Asia and beyond.
As the dust settles and medals shine, one thing is clear:
Pakistan has arrived. And we’re just getting started.
#PAKMMAF #IMMAF2024 #PakMMA #TeamPakistan #FightForPakistan #AsianChampionships2024 #MMAinPakistan #PakistaniFighters #LahoreHostedHistory #MMAAsia