2024-03-03 10:38:12
NNA – “The Workshop” for its founder, Dr. Khaled Ghattas, and the “GOC” organization for its founder, the world champion Khaled Afara, in partnership with the Lebanese Mixed Martial Arts Federation (MMA), represented by its president, Mohamed Dagher, and first vice president, Hassan Jezzini, announced their partnership in this sport, during a press conference for “Ma’an” “The journey of refining violence.” The GOC organization will be a platform for local tournaments to create champions in Lebanon and prepare them to compete locally and regionally.
The conference was attended by the Minister of Information, Ziad Makari, the Director General of Sports Facilities and the representative of the Ministry of Youth and Sports, Mohamed Saeed Oueidat, the representative of the Minister of Culture, Abdo Choueifati, Brigadier General Mohamed Fassaei, representing the Commander of the Higher Center for Military Sports, the President of the Olympic Committee, Pierre Al-Jalkh, the guest of honor, the UFC ARABIA commentator, and the representative of the organization “ MEFC” Riyad Al-Taqi, in addition to heads of federations and active figures in the world of martial arts, including international trainers and fighters, personalities and interested parties.
The conference began with a speech by the President of the Federation, Muhammad Dagher, in which he said: “There are many difficulties and challenges that have occurred to us over the past few years, and all of them do not lead to optimism, but despite all these challenges, hope and faith in this country remain alive, and what is happening today is the greatest evidence of that.” “.
He added: “We are honored to sponsor this partnership and be part of this great project, and we are also honored to see the birth of “GOC” on its first day.”
He continued: “Today we are witnessing the entry of the workshop into this world with what it represents, and if this matter indicates anything, it indicates the concept that we started with as a Lebanese federation, which is, building a successful, educated, and productive sports generation, capable of raising the head of its people and country and this matter.” “It is embodied through this partnership, which is among our priorities as a Lebanese federation.”
He concluded: “We always focus on thought and strength together, and there is no point in neglecting one over the other, and we do not accept that our generation be successful in one field rather than another.”
Makari
Minister Makari gave a speech in which he said: “The future of this country is in the hands of no one but us, and Lebanon is an important energy, and this energy is represented by the young men and women who decided to stay in Lebanon, at a time when survival has become difficult. We have no choice but to build our country.”
Aweidat
In turn, the representative of the Ministry of Youth and Sports, Muhammad Oweidat, hoped that “competition in sports will expand to spread throughout our land and our country. We at the Ministry of Youth and Sports always strive to spread sports, and the Ministry is responsible for the sports sector throughout all Lebanese territories.” He said: “Sportsmanship is what keeps everyone coexisting and respecting each other, and the winner respects the loser.”
Choueifati
The representative of the Minister of Culture, Abdo Choueifati, said: “In the name of His Excellency the Minister of Culture, Judge Muhammad Mortada, in this critical period that the world is going through, the importance of combat sports as an effective means of refining violence and promoting the spirit of dialogue and peace through sport, and this conference represents an opportunity to exchange experiences in order to build… A more harmonious society.
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In turn, the founder of GOC, Khaled Afara, said: “Today we are facing a qualitative shift different from its predecessors, proceeding according to a clear vision and plan, and here we are announcing, with the workshop and its founder, the well-known Arab and international thinker Dr. Khaled Ghattas, the partnership with the Lebanese Federation, which supported us in all our championships.” past, present and future.” He added: “We announce that from today we have begun to translate the dream into reality, and we promised our heroes that they would believe in us so that we can sponsor them so that they achieve what we might not achieve.”
He continued: “The coming period will be for all Lebanese champions from all clubs and all Lebanese regions, and every champion in Lebanon will have a great opportunity for us to adopt him and help him reach the professional stage.”
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The conference concluded with a speech by Khaled Ghattas in which he said: “Violence is a natural behavior in humans, and the idea of having a sport that refines this natural tendency in humans is a genius idea from my point of view, and investment must be made in it to direct these behaviors to their rightful place.”
He added: “The first motivator for a person to carry out an aggressive act is frustration. Unfortunately, we are in a time of widespread frustration, and it is necessary to find a natural and polite outlet for violence. If we do not, it will be a disaster in the streets, homes, and prisons, and a disaster at all levels. Therefore, in a time of frustration, we need this type.” From sports.
He pointed out that “the goal of the GOC, if it succeeds, is to open an opportunity for dreams to become reality.”
An indication that the cooperation between MEFC
(Middle East Fighting Championship) by its founder, Ammar Al-Ahmad, and the Mixed Martial Arts Federation, which will reflect positively on the activities organized in partnership with the Federation. As for the next fight for the third edition of the tournament, it will be on the 8th of this month and will be broadcast on “MBC ACTION,” and a winner will be chosen to participate in the GOC tournament on April 27th. Arabs MMA and MMA All Out will have a major role in spreading and developing sports in Lebanon and the Arab world.
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