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Date and location revealed for 2024 IMMAF World Championships, Sweden not likely to participate
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The 2024 IMMAF World Championships are set to go down in Tashkent, Uzbekistan between November 5 and November 10. IMMAF announced the news on social media.
“The stage is set,” the organization wrote. “The fighters are ready. Are you?”
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Sweden will not participate in the 2024 IMMAF World Championships
In May, the Swedish MMA Federation (SMMAF) decided to leave the International MMA Federation (IMMAF) with immediate effect. Sweden will not likely participate in the 2024 IMMAF World Championships.
In an exclusive interview with Frontkick, Swedish National Team head coach Jörgen Hamberg commented on the situation.
“As a National Team coach I think it sucks for the athletes. It’s a really great experience for them to compete internationally on this level,” Hamberg said. “In a democratic and economical perspective, however, it’s absolutely the right decision. SMMAF should not participate in giving IMMAF money. They are ripping off athletes.”
IMMAF responded to SMMAF in a exclusive Frontkick feature.
“We are disappointed with the decision taken by the SMMAF to terminate their membership of IMMAF. Our main concern is for the negative impact that this will have on their athletes. However the decision has been made and we wish them well in their new home of GAMMA,” White wrote.
