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MARTIAL ARTS - Local News 05 Jan, 2026

SMMA elects Zulfiqar Ali, Saadullah its President and Secretary for next 4 years term

KARACHI (Sports News): Zulfiqar Ali and Saad Ullah Khan have been elected as President and Secretary General, respectively, of the Sindh Mixed Martial Arts Association (SMMA) for the term 2026–2029.The elections were held during the Elective General Council Meeting on Saturday at Dewa Complex, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi, under the chairmanship of the President, Zulfiqar Ali.The electoral process was conducted transparently in the presence of official observers from key sports governing bodies, including Maraj Mohammad Khan (Pakistan Mixed Martial Arts Federation – PMMAF), Mohammad Asghar Baloch (Sindh Olympic Association – SOA), and Mr. Ismail Shah and Fareed Ali (Sindh Sports Board – SSB). Representatives from all affiliated divisions of the association actively participated in the proceedings.During the meeting, the General Council also unanimously approved the SMMA Activity Calendar for 2026–2027, along with other important agenda items aimed at strengthening the sport’s structure and outreach across Sindh.Office Bearers of SMMA (2026–2029)Patrons:Brig (R) Jahangir AhmedTariq AliChairman: Iqbal QureshiVice Chairman: Syed Rehan HashmiPresident: Zulfiqar AliSenior Vice President: Noor Ullah KhanVice Presidents: Rashid Qureshi, Ayesha Tasneef, Zubair Khan, Raza Ullah KhanGeneral Secretary: Saad Ullah KhanAssociate Secretaries: Kainat Arif, Wazir SheikhTreasurer: Ahmed AliDirector Media: Naseem RajputDirector Public Relations: Sajid HasanDirector Technical: Dilawer Khan SannanExecutive Members: Faima Irfan, Amna Ali, Atif Ali, Ali SherCommitteesAthlete Commission Chairman: ShahzaibAnti-Doping Committee Chairman: Dr. Ucksy MallickMedical Committee Chairman: Dr. Abid KhanTechnical Committee Chairman: Dilawer Khan SannanWomen Committee Chairman: Maria KhanMedia Committee Chairman: Naseem RajputEthics Commission Chairman: Mohammad AliCoaches Committee: Imran Qasim

MARTIAL ARTS - Local News 03 Nov, 2025

PMAA and FJMU empower women through self-defense training workshop

LAHORE (PR): The Pakistan Martial Arts Association (PMAA), in collaboration with Fatima Jinnah Medical University (FJMU), organised a transformative women’s self-defense workshop at the university campus. The workshop was co-hosted by the Business Incubation Center JIDAAT under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Taskeen Zahra. The initiative aimed to empower female medical students and young doctors with life-saving defense skills, situational awareness, and the confidence to protect themselves in challenging circumstances. Sempai Hanzla Mohiuddin, Zainab Sultan, Sumaiyya, and Sarah Yaqoob, who ensured the participants gained both technical mastery and confidence. The young women’s enthusiasm and determination were widely praised by trainers and faculty alike. A spectacular moment came when Zainab Tariq and Hafsa Fatima volunteered for a daring demonstration, lying still as Sensei Anwar Mohiuddin smashed a heavy stone placed on their stomachs with a sledgehammer, flawlessly breaking it. The act drew loud applause, symbolizing the courage and discipline cultivated through martial arts training. In his concluding remarks, Sensei Anwar Mohiuddin expressed sincere gratitude to the young organisers Mahnoor Shawal and Amna Tazeen, as well as the FJMU administration for their collaboration and support. He reaffirmed PMAA’s commitment to its National Self-Defense Training Mission, aimed at empowering women across Pakistan.

MARTIAL ARTS - Local News 08 May, 2025

Sindh MMA Referee and Coaches Seminar 2025

KARACHI(SBR)The Sindh Mixed Martial Arts Association, in collaboration with the Sports Department, Government of Sindh, and Abdullah Mall, is pleased to announce the Sindh MMA Referee and Coaches Seminar 2025, scheduled for Sunday, May 11, 2025, at Abdullah Mall, Qasimabad, Hyderabad.This seminar aims to strengthen the technical capacity of referees and coaches from across Sindh by providing structured training aligned with national standards in Mixed Martial Arts. Participants will benefit from expert instruction and may be considered for official roles in the upcoming Sindh and National MMA Championships.The event will conclude with a special closing ceremony, where Mr. Abdul Aleem Lashari, Secretary, Sports Department, Government of Sindh, will be in attendance as Chief Guest. His presence underscores the Government’s commitment to developing combat sports and supporting grassroots-level talent in the province.The Sindh MMA Referee and Coaches Seminar 2025 represents a vital step forward in the professionalization and institutional growth of MMA in the region.

MARTIAL ARTS - Local News 01 Sep, 2023

National MMA Championships to commence on September 8, 2023

Sports Bulletin ReportKARACHI: The National Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Championship 2023 will spring into action on September 8 in Karachi under the auspices of the Pakistan Mixed Martial Arts Federation (PMMAF) in collaboration with the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) and Sindh Mixed Martial Arts Association (SMA).According to an official, a three-day national event will conclude on September 10, 2023, at the same venue. It is pertinent to mention here that Pakistan Mixed Martial Arts Federation is an authentic body affiliated with Global Association of Mixed Martial Arts (GAMMA). The championship will witness male and female fighters from all over Pakistan who will be seen competing against each other in the upcoming fights for the ultimate title gain of the championship. The fighters will have fights in two different categories including MMA and Striking MMA However, Individual category is divided into different weight categories in which fights will be contested.President PMMAF, Zulfiqar Ali said:“All affiliated Units of Pakistan Mixed Martial Arts Federation will also be featuring in this championship which including Balochistan, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Sindh, Islamabad, Gilgit Baltistan (GB), and Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK) players from their respective teams will be seen competing with all their skills so as to earn top honors in the championship.

MARTIAL ARTS - Local News 13 Jun, 2022

Elections of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Max Martial Arts Association complete

Sports Bulletin Report PESHAWAR-The elections of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Max Martial Arts Association (MMA) have been completed, as Wajihullah Chairman, Salman Orakzai President and Ramin Ahmed became the Secretary General of the association. A meeting was held in Peshawar, which was chaired by Salman Orakzai. Shab Faisal, a representative of the directorate, participated in the meeting. On this occasion, a cabinet was unanimously formed for the next four years. Associate Secretaries Sofia Javed and Habib, Finance Secretary Mohammad Fawad and Information Secretary Hassan were also elected in the meeting. “Sports have great importance and as a result of its promotion a healthy society is formed, “an official said.

MARTIAL ARTS - Local News 01 Jun, 2022

Nation Care Junior Championship: National Taekwondo Club claim top position

Qaiser Chohan LAHORE:-National Taekwondo Club claimed top position in the Nation Care Junior Taekwondo Championship 2022 while Ghazi Taekwondo Club got second and Barak High School third position. Masooma, a three-and-a-half-year-old girl from Ghazi Taekwondo Club, set a new record by winning a gold medal. Over 50 martial art athletes took part in the Nation Care Junior Taekwondo Championship 2022 in different age group categories. National Taekwondo Club won five gold medals, two silver and one bronze medal and won the first position. With four gold medals, two silver and two bronze medals Ghaai Club got second position. Barak High School won three gold medals, one silver and three bronze medals and secured third position. Matin Nayyar, Hamza Islam, Ian Nadeem, Wajid and Kamil Mahmood of National Taekwondo Club succeeded in winning gold medals. Ali Haider and Hassan Ali won silver medals, while Bilal won bronze medal and helped their club to win the AM Nation Care Junior Taekwondo Championship.

MARTIAL ARTS - Local News 26 May, 2022

Balochistan Mixed Martial Arts Association elects Mir Jehangir Lango its new chairman

Sports Bulletin Report Quetta (Pakistan):- Balochistan Mixed Martial Arts Association (MMA) has elected Mir Jehangir Lango as its chairman for the next term in a meeting that held at Pakistan Sports Board Quetta. According to Pakistan Sports Board, Sharafat Butt Vice Chairman, Agham Mohammad Mengal President, Agham Mohammad Noorzai Senior Vice President, General Secretary Rehmat Noorzai have been elected during the election process. Elections of Balochistan Mixed Martial Arts Association were held under the supervision of Assistant Director Sports Board Mohammad Arsalan at PSB Gymnasium. Jahangir Lango Chairman, Sharafat Butt Vice Chairman, Agham Mohammad Mengal President, Agham Mohammad Noorzai Senior Vice President, Abdul Bari Vice President, Female Vice President Farah while Haji Rehmat Noorzai was elected for the post of General Secretary. Expressing their views, Chairman Mir Jahangir Lango, President Agham Mohammad Mengal and General Secretary Rehmat Noorzai said that it was a great initiative to promote the Mixed Martial Arts sports across the province. All Pakistan and All Balochistan Mixed Martial Arts Tournament will be held in Quetta, the expected date of which will be announced in the next meeting. Jahangir Longo further said that all the associations of Balochistan should come forward for the promotion of sports. “As the players are being affected due to the squabble between the associations and the sports department. Balochistan government should ensure that facilities will be provided to the players and provide them sports opportunities so that the players can continue their sport with more diligence, “he concluded.