19/08/2026
Today, Mixed Martial Arts Zambia ( MMA Zambia) was honoured to participate in the National Peace Conference and Official Launch of the World Unified Martial Arts Federation for Peace (WUMAF-P), hosted by the ZAMBIA TONG-IL MOO-DO FEDERATION at the National Sports Council of Zambia - NASDEC Lusaka.
The conference brought together martial arts leaders from across the country in a shared commitment to promoting peace, unity and nation-building through sport, culminating in the signing of the Peace Accord and the official launch of the WUMAF-P initiative.
Representing MMA Zambia at this historic occasion were President Henry Shoko and MMA Zambia Life Member Benjamin Z Bush who joined fellow federation leaders, including Mr. Alfred Foloko President of the NOCZ, Nayombe M Muliyunda, President of Martial Arts Zambia, Shihan Simba Mangaba, and other distinguished guests from the Zambian Martial Arts fraternity.
MMA Zambia extends its sincere appreciation to Mr. Bohoussou Kouame Dieudonne, Chairman of the Zambia Tong-Il Moo-Do Federation, for the kind invitation and excellent organisation of this important event. We also thank Dr. Chung S*k Yong, International Chairman of the World Tong-Il Moo-Do Federation, whose keynote address reinforced the vital role that martial arts play in developing disciplined young people, cultivating ethical leadership and promoting peace within our communities and across the world.
As a federation, we firmly believe that martial arts are about far more than competition. They are a powerful platform for building character, creating opportunities for young people, fostering mutual respect and strengthening national unity.
MMA Zambia looks forward to working alongside our sister federations and partners as we continue using sport as a force for positive change and as a vehicle for developing not only champions inside the arena, but responsible leaders who will make a lasting contribution to Zambia and beyond.
Together, we are stronger. Together, we can use martial arts not only to produce champions, but to build character, strengthen communities and contribute to a more peaceful and united Zambia.
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