TDT | Manama
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Mohamed Shahid, Advisor to the President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, President of the BRAVE Combat Federation and CEO of KHK Sports, visited Mauritius last week to discuss BRAVE CF’s role in developing Africa’s sports and tourism scene as Mauritius prepares. The first BRAVE CF mixed martial arts show will be held in 2024.
BRAVE CF’s global expansion will be important in the coming years as the country aims to raise the profile of tourism and sports around the world, develop the industry at the national level and attract foreign investment opportunities. It is expected that this will play a key role.
During his visit, Mr. Shahid met with several senior officials, including Mauritius’ Deputy Prime Minister Stephen Obigadou and the Speaker of Parliament, Mr. Soroudjedef Fokir. Stéphane Toussaint, Minister of Youth Empowerment, Sport and Recreation; and Mr. Ken Poonusamy, CEO of the Mauritius Economic Development Board.
At these meetings, Mr. Shahid spoke about the relationship between BRAVE CF and Mauritius and how this organization can bring about a new upheaval in economic investment, but also aims at economic development through sports and sport. He said ancillary business conferences, summits and conventions could also be established to further Mauritius’ efforts. sightseeing.
Mohamed Shahid meets with Mauritius Deputy Prime Minister Stephen Obigadou, who is keen to highlight the opportunities at hand to develop the tourism sectors of both Mauritius and Bahrain at the upcoming BRAVE CF event. was.
He also congratulated His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa for his exemplary work in making Brave Combat Federation the most global mixed martial arts organization in the world.
He believes that the first edition of BRAVE CF in Mauritius will be of great importance in strengthening the friendly relations between Mauritius and Bahrain and stimulating the tourism sector.
Stéphane Toussaint, Minister of Youth Empowerment, Sports and Recreation of Mauritius, spoke with Mohamed Shahid and discussed the level of international recognition that the BRAVE Combat Federation event brings to Mauritius and how the show is the perfect opportunity for Mauritius. We talked about Naruuka. Enable the country to enjoy opportunities for sports development, with the goal of building a true sports economy.
Toussaint also touched on the organization of the event itself, proposing the creation of a working committee responsible for organizing the BRAVE Combat Federation’s first show in Mauritius.
In a meeting with Mohamed Shahid, the Speaker of the Mauritian National Assembly, Sooroojdev Phokeer, welcomed BRAVE Combat Federation’s visit to Mauritius and expressed his desire to hold BRAVE Combat Federation events there on a regular basis.
He believed that the upcoming show will be a great opportunity for Mauritius and Bahrain to further develop diplomatic relations, and praised the efforts of His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa in the field of martial arts.
During the meeting, both sides spoke about the potential impact that the BRAVE CF event could have on several sectors.
The development of a true sports ecosystem in this country not only has the potential for Mauritius to become the face of African MMA around the world, but also has the potential to impact the country’s youth as a social benefit of the organization’s entry into Mauritius. It will provide and educate.
Mr. Ken Punusamy, CEO of the Mauritius Economic Development Board, expressed satisfaction with EDB’s support for BRAVE CF’s first event in Mauritius.
In a meeting with Mohamed Shahid, Mr. Punusamy revealed his high expectations regarding the partnership with the Bahrain organization, and both men said that the BRAVE CF event in Mauritius will bring the country a high level of international recognition through BRAVE CF’s extensive media coverage. They agreed that it would bring about awareness. Promoting Mauritius as a sports, events and entertainment destination.
Mr. Punusamy also highlighted the diverse opportunities that the BRAVE CF event will offer Mauritius, particularly those limited to trade and business development opportunities, bilateral relations, increased tourism support, and further expansion of Mauritius’ ties with Bahrain. He emphasized that this is not the case. various front lines.
Additionally, Poonusamy is excited by the prospect of having experienced professional sports teams land in Mauritius to organize events and share their expertise and know-how with local talent.