2023 IMMAF Asian Championships: Pakistan’s Participation on the Global Stage
The 2023 IMMAF Asian Championships took place from December 10 to 16 at the Khalifa Sports City Arena in Bahrain, as part of the prestigious BRAVE CF International Combat Week. The event featured Senior (18+), Junior (U21), and Youth (U18) tournaments, attracting top amateur fighters from across Asia.
Pakistan proudly participated in this world-class event, competing alongside athletes from over 25 Asian nations, including Afghanistan, China, India, UAE, Tajikistan, and Kazakhstan. This championship marked another important milestone for the Pakistan MMA Federation, which continues to push the boundaries of the sport in the country.
The tournament, overseen by the Asian MMA Federation (AMMAF), maintained the highest standards of excellence, with each fight representing the pinnacle of amateur MMA. Bahrain, the host nation, has become a central hub for MMA in the region, previously hosting the IMMAF World Championships and producing several notable champions.
Pakistani athletes demonstrated remarkable resilience and skill, competing in various weight categories across senior and junior brackets. Their participation at the IMMAF Asian Championships further solidified Pakistan’s growing presence in international MMA, as the nation seeks to build on its previous successes. Competing alongside powerhouses like Tajikistan, who produced world champions, and UAE, whose athletes also had historic achievements, Pakistani fighters showcased their talent and fighting spirit on the global stage.
The event also included the highly anticipated BRAVE CF end-of-year show on December 15th, where professional fighters took center stage. Pakistan’s representation at the 2023 IMMAF Asian Championships is part of a broader vision to elevate the country’s standing in the world of mixed martial arts, with the Pakistan MMA Federation working tirelessly to provide platforms for emerging athletes.
This historic participation underscored Pakistan’s commitment to growing MMA at the grassroots and elite levels, ensuring that the nation continues to make its mark in future IMMAF events worldwide.