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Omar Ahmed
Born
Pakistan
Occupation(s)President of Pakistan Mixed Martial Arts Federation (PAKMMAF), CEO of BRAVE Gym.[1]
Websitepakmmafed.org

Omar Ahmed is a Pakistani mixed martial arts executive, former kick-boxer, and the current President of the Pakistan Mixed Martial Arts Federation (PAKMMAF).[2][3][4]

Background

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Omar is a former kickboxer, and in 2022, he was appointed president of the Pakistan MMA Federation and is responsible for the development of mixed martial arts in Pakistan.[5][6]

In August 2024, he organised Pakistan Combat Week, featuring BRAVE CF 85 and the IMMAF Asian MMA Championship held in Lahore, Pakistan. The event was hosted in collaboration with Brave Combat Federation and the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF). The event is considered the largest international sporting competition held in Pakistan since the 1996 Cricket World Cup and the 2004 South Asian Games.[7] The Pakistan Combat Week featured over 300 athletes from 18 countries. Pakistani athletes secured 12 medals, including two golds won by Eman Khan and Bano Butt.[8]

In September 2024, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif hosted a ceremony honoring the federation's achievements.[9] During the event, Omar was commended for hosting the championship without government financial support, with Sharif calling it "a new model of a self-sustaining sports economy."[9][10][11]

In December 2024, Omar attended the BRAVE CF 92 competition in Bahrain, along with five Pakistani fighters who participated in the event.[12] The Pakistani fighters secured five consecutive victories, defeating their Indian opponents.[7][13][14]

Omar serves as the CEO of Brave Gym, a Lahore-based fitness establishment for combat sports in Pakistan, launched by Brave Combat Federation.[15] The gym operates in partnership with Salman Iqbal and under the patronage of Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa.[1]

The Pakistan MMA Federation also oversees the Real World Fight League (RWFL), a youth-focused MMA platform designed to introduce Gen Z to combat sports culture. The league provides structured MMA opportunities for young people in schools, colleges, and communities across Pakistan.[16][17]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Other Sports: Brave unveils gym in Lahore". www.gdnonline.com. 2017-12-05. Retrieved 2025-04-30.
  2. ^ "Pakistan's MMA revolution gains momentum under Omar Ahmed's leadership". The Nation. 2025-03-20. Retrieved 2025-04-30.
  3. ^ "MMA in Pakistan: Outperformed Every Sport in 2024". 2025-01-01. Retrieved 2025-04-30.
  4. ^ "For a country where Cricket is king, Pakistan's 'MMA revolution' is being tipped to change its sporting landscape forever". bloodyelbow.com. 2025-03-20. Retrieved 2025-04-30.
  5. ^ "MMA President Omar Ahmed Confident of Putting Pakistan on World Map". ProPakistani. 2025-04-08. Retrieved 2025-04-30.
  6. ^ "From the cage to the world: Pakistan's unstoppable MMA rise | Sports | thenews.com.pk". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2025-04-30.
  7. ^ a b "Omar Ahmed leads Pakistan's MMA evolution to new heights". 2025-03-20. Retrieved 2025-04-30.
  8. ^ "PM assures maximum facilitation of sportsmen to bring laurels to country". 2024-09-11. Retrieved 2025-04-30.
  9. ^ a b Alam, Sher (2024-09-16). "PM Shehbaz Sharif Celebrates Pakistan's MMA Champions and Federation's Success". ProPakistani. Retrieved 2025-04-30.
  10. ^ "PM Shehbaz lauds Pakistan MMA for hosting global event, nurturing champions". The Nation. 2024-09-16. Retrieved 2025-04-30.
  11. ^ "PM Shehbaz pledges full support for athletes, hails MMA team's success". 2024-09-11. Retrieved 2025-04-30.
  12. ^ "Pakistani fighters dominate Brave CF 92, outclass Indian rivals in Bahrain". The Nation. 2024-12-16. Retrieved 2025-04-30.
  13. ^ "MMA in Pakistan outshines all with record-breaking achievements". The Nation. 2025-01-01. Retrieved 2025-04-30.
  14. ^ "Brave CF 92: A historic star-studded event elevates MMA in South Asia". The Nation. 2024-12-14. Retrieved 2025-04-30.
  15. ^ Mcdade, Leo (2020-03-13). "BRAVE CF's First International BRAVE Gym launched | MMA UK". Retrieved 2025-04-30.
  16. ^ "RWFL: Empowering Pakistan's youth through combat sports". 2025-01-11. Retrieved 2025-04-30.
  17. ^ "The Real World Fight League: Redefining Combat Sports for the Youth". The Nation. 2025-01-10. Retrieved 2025-04-30.
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