Bangkok, August 20th – After three days of intense competitions, the inaugural “1st Asian Mixed Martial Arts Championship” successfully concluded today in Bangkok, Thailand. Mr. Gordon Tang, Vice President of the Olympic Council of Asia and President of the Asian Mixed Martial Arts Association (AMMA), along with distinguished guests from various countries and regions, attended the closing ceremony.

88 athletes from 17 countries and regions across Asia participated in 17 modern and traditional weight categories. The athletes showcased exceptional skills and unwavering determination, bringing glory to their countries/regions and entertaining the more than 1000-person audience with exciting and intense matches.

At the closing ceremony, Mr. Gordon Tang extended his warm congratulations to the participants. He emphasized that “The Olympic Spirit has always embodied humanity’s pursuit of peace, unity, and progress. This championship goes beyond intense competitions to building lifelong friendships and collaboration across countries.

He added that “The scenes of athletes from different countries and backgrounds showing mutual respect and interacting with each other during this competition exemplified the true essence of sportsmanship. This spirit is a cornerstone of the inaugural Asian Mixed Martial Arts Championship. Looking ahead, AMMA will continue to expand the development of mixed martial arts and its communities in Asia, making it a more exciting, fair, and humane sporting endeavor, encompassing the beauty and charm of mixed martial arts.“

In 2022, AMMA was established in Singapore to promote and develop mixed martial arts activities across Asia. It is the sole pan-Asian mixed martial arts federation recognised by the Olympic Council of Asia.

The successful hosting of the 1st Asian Mixed Martial Arts Championship has injected new vitality into the field of mixed martial arts in Asia and has created a springboard to elevate the standing and recognition of the sport of mixed martial arts in Asia and around the world.

泰国曼谷8月20日 – 经过三日激烈角逐，2023年首届亚洲综合武道锦标赛于今日在泰国曼谷圆满闭幕。

本次锦标赛共吸引来自17个国家和地区的88名优秀选手参赛，分别涵盖17个重量级别。在比赛中，选手们展现了高超的技艺和顽强的意志，为观众呈现了一场场惊心动魄的对决。

闭幕式上，亚洲奥林匹克理事会副主席与亚洲综合武道协会主席唐逸刚先生首先向选手表达了热烈祝贺。他表示，自古以来，奥林匹克运动承载着人类对和平、团结、进步的美好追求。正如本次锦标赛，不仅是激烈的较量，更是友谊的传播。他强调，在本次比赛中，不同国家、不同背景的运动员们相互尊重、交流互动的场景，这正是体育精神的真谛，也是首届亚洲综合武道锦标赛的宝贵财富。在未来的发展中，亚洲综合武道协会将持续致力于对综合武道的建制化改进，使其成为一项兼容多种武术，更有趣、更公平和文明的运动项目；深耕亚洲，放眼世界，将富有魅力的综合武道推广到更多的国家与人民之中。

2022年，亚洲综合武道协会在新加坡成立，是经亚洲奥林匹克理事会认可的唯一亚洲综合武道管理机构。旨在更高效、专业地展示综合格斗在亚洲地区的独特魅力，并始终秉承奥林匹克精神，通过综合武道运动团结更多亚洲国家。

本届亚洲综合武道锦标赛的成功举办，不仅为亚洲综合武道领域注入了新的活力，也促进了亚洲地区各国之间的交流与合作，为整个亚洲综合武道界的繁荣发展贡献了一份重要力量。

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In May 2023, the Asian Mixed Martial Arts Association (AMMA) reached an official equipment partnership agreement with MKSports from Taiwan, China in Singapore. According to the agreement, MKSports will provide a range of equipment to support AMMA in organizing professional events and related activities in Asia.

As a leading technology and manufacturing company focused on combat sports, MKSports has always been committed to the development and progress of the sports industry, providing better support and protection for athletes and professional events. We look forward to this partnership contributing to the development of mixed martial arts and bringing more opportunities and enjoyment to athletes and enthusiasts in Asia.

For MKSports’ product profiles and directories, please visit the manufacturer’s official website:

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2023年5月，亚洲综合武道协会（AMMA）在新加坡与中国台湾地区的MKSports公司达成了官方装备合作协议。按照协议，MKSports公司将提供一系列装备，以支持AMMA在亚洲地区举办专业赛事及相关活动。

MKSports公司作为一家技术领先且专注格斗竞技运动的企业，一直致力于体育行业的发展和进步，为运动员和专业赛事提供更好的支持和保障。我们期待此次合作能更好促进综合格斗运动的发展，为亚洲地区的运动员和爱好者带来更多的机会和乐趣。

关于MKSports的产品简介和名录，请访问厂商的官方网站：

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The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) officially announced the inclusion of Mixed Martial Arts into the Asian Games sports system.

The OCA has officially decided to include mixed martial arts in the Asian Games system during coordination meetings for the Hangzhou Asian Games and the 6th Asian Indoor & Martial Arts Games in Thailand, Chonburi. The Asian Mixed Martial Arts Association (AMMA) also attended the meetings.

Mixed martial arts is a versatile combat sport that combines various fighting techniques such as striking, wrestling, and judo. It has gained widespread recognition and development in the international combat sports community. The decision of the OCA to include mixed martial arts in the Asian Games system is an important support and affirmation for the development of the sport.

The inclusion of mixed martial arts will make the competition at the Asian Games more diverse and exciting. It will also provide a broader platform for mixed martial artists in Asia and help promote the development of mixed martial arts in the region.

The decision has received widespread support and welcome from combat athletes and enthusiasts in Asia. They believe that the inclusion of mixed martial arts in the Asian Games system will help raise the international level and influence of the sport, as well as provide more opportunities and challenges for mixed martial arts enthusiasts in Asia.

The official inclusion of mixed martial arts in the Asian Games system will provide more opportunities and challenges for mixed martial artists in Asia. They will have the chance to participate in higher-level competitions and compete with top athletes from various countries, thereby improving their skills and competitiveness.

As a new combat sport, mixed martial arts has been widely developed and promoted globally. The decision of OCA will not only promote the development of mixed martial arts in Asia but also provide more opportunities and challenges for mixed martial artists worldwide.

In summary, the decision to officially include mixed martial arts in the Asian Games system will play a positive role in promoting the development and promotion of mixed martial arts in Asia, as well as the growth and improvement of mixed martial artists in the region.