According to IRNA; “Yousef Better” Regarding the recent meeting of the federation officials with the heads of the provincial delegations, he said: “After two years that we did not gather around each other due to the limitations of the Corona pandemic, this meeting was a great opportunity to renew the meetings.” Mazandaran Province Martial Arts Thank you for hosting this meeting and providing these conditions.
He added: “In the symposium of the federation officials with the heads of the delegations, very important issues were raised, one of which was the holding of the judging course of the Mixed Martial Arts Association (MMA).” This course is scheduled to be held from December 2 to 5 in Tehran with the presence of an international instructor. The next issue is the discussion of the statutes of the federations, which was approved by the Islamic Consultative Assembly, and we had to think about it in the presence of the heads of the delegations.
The president of the Federation of Martial Arts Associations referred to the discussion and exchange of views on the new regulations for holding provincial council elections and said: “Provincial council elections should be held according to the new regulations, and we are facing elections in three provinces.” The heads of the delegations expressed their views on this issue and we came to a conclusion and it was decided to use them in the commissions.
Better in another part of his speech about the activities of the federation during the time of Corona, he said: During the time of Corona, the federation was not passive and did not cut ties with coaches and athletes; We had several home exercise scans, as well as a martial arts scan for the able-bodied at home, which was well received. Immediately after the coronation subsided, the country’s kickboxing judges came together and the rules of the discipline were standardized and codified.
The president of the Federation of Martial Arts Associations, said: “After the unification of kickboxing refereeing rules, we are going to hold the national championships in this field in December, hosted by Khuzestan province.”
In response to the question about how the activities of the disciplines covered by the federation were continued due to financial constraints, he added: The federation of martial arts associations has covered 128 very large and powerful martial arts disciplines, so we have a lot of work to do. And in this way the heads of the delegations have always been with us. One of the problems and obstacles of the federation is the lack of budget and financial problems that we are usually ashamed of the heads of sports, athletes, coaches and heads of delegations, but thank God we have done well so far and God willing, with the help of officials, Ministry of Sports and Youth and all those involved, Provide better services as well.
Referring to the future plans of the federation, Betteri considered the goals of this group in the second half of 1400 and said: “In the second half of 1400, we will try to maintain and upgrade the seats we have at the international level.” We strive to bring our reputable associations such as Panchak Silat, Sumo, Sambo, Aikido and Kendo and other genres closer to international authorities. Getting started on kickboxing and working in jujitsu, as well as a strong start to the hugely popular MMA sport, is one of the most important goals we are pursuing in the second half of this year.
Regarding the coming to power of Seyed Hamid Sajjadi as the Minister of Sports and the 100-day performance of this ministry, he emphasized: The coming to power of Sajjadi was a long-standing dream of athletes. In other words, sportsmen have been waiting for a long time for a person who is a sportsman, a champion and educated in this field; One who understands the pain of sports, coach and referee; It is gratifying for Sajjadi to hand over the helm of the sport.
Better regarding the deployment of national teams and the planned measures for continuous presence in the world arenas, he added: “Undoubtedly, holding national championships and national team selection, as well as cohesive camps for national teams, associations and expedition teams are on our agenda.” We will send strong teams to the competitions and with God’s help, we will bring colorful medals to the honorable people of Iran.
Referring to the provision of combat equipment to the provincial delegations by the federation, he said: “One of the tasks of the federation, which had not been fulfilled before, was to help the delegations in terms of providing sports equipment and equipment.” Financial constraints have prevented both previous managers and me from accomplishing this, but we thank God that the opportunity to raise capital has been provided and we have been able to do so, and I hope that this trend will continue.
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