Pakistan Officials Appointed as Referees for the Asian MMA Championship 2026
Pakistan Officials Appointed as Referees for the Asian MMA Championship 2026
It is a matter of great pride for the Pakistan Mixed Martial Arts Association and the entire MMA community of Pakistan that Pakistani officials Abu Hurairah and Dilawar Khan Sinan have been officially appointed as International Referees for the Asian MMA Championship 2026 by the Asian Mixed Martial Arts Association.
This prestigious appointment is a clear recognition of the growing international reputation, professional expertise, integrity, and dedication of Pakistan’s technical officials in the sport.
The Asian MMA Championship 2026 is also a highly significant qualifying event for major international multi-sport competitions such as the Asian Games 2026 and the Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games 2026, which further enhances the importance of this appointment.
This achievement not only reflects Pakistan’s representation at the athlete level but also highlights the country’s growing capabilities and standards in the field of technical officiating on the international stage. Pakistani officials are now consistently contributing on global platforms, demonstrating Pakistan’s strong and emerging presence in international MMA.
On this occasion, President of the Pakistan Mixed Martial Arts Federation (PMMAF), Zulfiqar Ali, congratulated the officials and stated:
“This is a great honor for Pakistan and the entire MMA community. It is the result of the continuous hard work and dedication of our technical officials. Just as our athletes and fighters are representing Pakistan internationally, our referees and technical staff are also now playing an active role in global competitions.
Their inclusion in such important events proves that the technical system of the Pakistan Mixed Martial Arts Federation is becoming stronger and gaining international recognition.”
He further added that PMMAF remains committed to the training and development of technical officials alongside athletes, so that Pakistan can achieve a strong and respected position in global MMA competitions.
This achievement marks another proud milestone for Pakistan and reflects the country’s growing influence in international mixed martial arts.
