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The Global Association of Mixed Martial Arts (GAMMA) World Championships is slated to take place at the Dewa MMA Arena in Banten, Indonesia on December 6-14, 2024 for this year's edition of the global MMA organization's flagship series of senior and under-18s martial arts tournaments. Hosted by GAMMA's representative for Indonesia PB PERTICAMI, the amateur rules of these tournaments will be held under the auspices of the Indonesian Olympic Committee, in another boost to GAMMA’s vision for international sport recognition, following its participation in the 2023 African Games in Accra earlier this year and the partaking of its members in the last Asian Games.
More than 500 athletes representing 78 countries from across 5 continents are set to compete for GAMMA’s prestigious gold, silver and bronze medals. Nations that are set to take part in the tournaments following the closing of its registration last November 8, 2024 are Algeria, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Canada, Cambodia, China, Cook Islands, Croatia, Curacao, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, France, Gabon, Gambia, Germany, Greece, Guinea, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Ivory Coast, Kazakhstan, Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Nepal, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Netherlands, Panama, Paraguay, Pakistan, Philippines, Poland, Russia, Samoa, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sudan, Sweden, Thailand, Togo, Tonga, Timor Leste, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Ukraine, Uruguay, USA and Uzbekistan. The Championships will be broadcast live internationally with full details to be disclosed in the following weeks.
PB PERTICAMI President Tommy Paulus Hermawan said, “It is with immense pride and honour that we welcome national MMA teams from around the world to the 2024 GAMMA World Championships as part of our commitment to the growth of MMA in Indonesia and globally. To the athletes, this platform is for you to showcase your capabilities and demonstrate your strength, determination, and passion for the sport. We believe in you, and will be honoured to have you here, representing your countries and your dreams. May this championship serve as a reminder of the power of unity, community and the boundless possibilities that lie ahead for the world of mixed martial arts. Thank you all for taking part in this extraordinary event.”
For GAMMA President Alexander Engelhardt, “Indonesia, known for its rich cultural heritage and warm hospitality, provides the perfect backdrop for the GAMMA World Championships and we are honoured to partner with the local community for the delivery of our flagship event. I express my gratitude to the National Olympic Committee for its support, the organizers, volunteers and partners whose dedication will ensure an exceptional experience for all participants. To the athletes and teams, you are all champions for making it this far. Compete with honour, give your best, and take pride in representing your countries. The world is watching, and your performances will inspire the next generation of MMA athletes.”
