Mohamed’s Enterprise pumps $1M into GMMAF ahead of World Championship in Serbia
Nazar Mohamed, CEO of Mohamed’s Enterprise presents the GY$1M sponsorship cheque to Mixed Martial artist, Carl Ramsay, flocked by club president and other executives of the GMMAF (Clifton Ross photo)
Nazar Mohamed, CEO of Mohamed’s Enterprise presents the GY$1M sponsorship cheque to Mixed Martial artist, Carl Ramsay, flocked by club president and other executives of the GMMAF (Clifton Ross photo)

-Entity says development of combat sports in Guyana crucial

By Clifton Ross
Mohamed’s Enterprise continued their overwhelming support towards sports in Guyana, this time injecting a whopping $1M into the Guyana Mixed Martial Arts Federation (GMMAF) ahead of the upcoming World Championships which is set for Belgrade, Serbia from February 9-19.

During Wednesday’s presentation at the business’s Lombard Street location, Gavin Singh, President of the GMMAF; Federation executive Dr. Sawan Jagnarain; PanAm Bronze medalist Carl Ramsay, and others were present during the handing over of the check by Mohamed’s Enterprise boss, Mr. Nazar Mohamed.

The Serbian meet is expected to feature roughly 500 athletes from across 60 countries, breaking ground as the biggest tournament to date.

Guyana was first represented during the IMMAF Amateur World Championship in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) last January. Speaking on the significance of this year’s representation, Singh thanked Mr. Mohammed for his gesture towards ensuring the team/players were well equipped ahead of their trip.

Singh further stated that the competition will greatly add to the experience and structure of Guyana’s current foundation, opening a pathway for further development and expansion of the sport going forward.

Dr. Jagnarain, who echoed similar sentiments, added that the fighters have been in great shape and keenly monitored ahead of the championships.

He said with the International Federation being extremely strict about anti-doping regulations, all participants will be closely monitored with select rules and regulations being applied come competition time.

Flagship sponsor of the Guyana National team, Mr. Mohamed, during his speech, lauded the GMMAF for its vigorous approach in its bid to make Mixed Martial Arts bigger locally and thus internationally recognized as another sport which Guyanese can soon dominate.

He revealed that he was a huge fan of the sport and respected it for its discipline and training which is required, hailing legendary boxer Mohammed Ali as one of his favorite sports figures; simply for his approach to life, boxing and family.

Mohamed encouraged the fighters to not just fight for themselves, but for their families and country, preaching a strong sense of solid family ties and teamwork as keys to collective success. He wrapped up by telling the team to remain ambassadors of their country and always remember to give their best efforts during the upcoming Championships.

 

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