Islamabad (Sports Report): Isra Waseem and Mozzam Ali will participate in the 1st Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) – Asian Mixed Martial Arts Association (AMMA) Development Program for Coaches and Referees, which will be held in the Kingdom of Bahrain from August 25 t0 27, 2025.
According to an official, the program brings together 57 coaches and 51 referees from 30 National Olympic Committees, under the guidance of 11 expert instructors, and represents a significant step forward in the growth and professionalization of Mixed Martial Arts across Asia.
Dr. Isra Waseem, Pakistan’s first qualified female international MMA referee, has been selected to attend the International Referee Development Course. Also, Mozzam Ali, a dedicated MMA coach, has been selected to participate in the International Coaches Development Course.
Zulfiqar Ali, President PMMAF said: “We are deeply grateful to the Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) for supporting our referees and coaches to participate in this important program. This is not only a major achievement for MMA in Pakistan but also lays the foundation for the sport’s future growth. Together, we will continue to work for the advancement of MMA in our country.”
