PUTRAJAVA, Malaysia
The Education Seminar for Officials TD, ITO & NTO Referees & Judges in the 2nd GAMMA European Championship took place on Monday afternoon, July 27, at the meeting room of Zenith Hotel, marking a key step in the final lead-up to the tournament.
The event was opened by GAMMA General Director Dr Nikos Stavropoulos, who on behalf of GAMMA's President Tommy Paulus Hermawan welcomed Officials representatives and outlined the fundamental rules governing the competition.
Attendees were briefed on key procedural and organizational aspects to ensure the smooth running of the Championship, by Madelein Fagerlind, Head of Technical Delegates.
Parts from the welcome Message:
"...On behalf of the President of GAMMA, Mr. Tommy Paulus Hermawan, the Executive Board, and the entire GAMMA family, it is my great honour and privilege to welcome each one of you to the GAMMA Asian Championship 2026.
First of all, thank you.
Thank you for accepting the responsibility of serving our sport.
Thank you for dedicating your knowledge, your experience and your passion to the developmentof Mixed Martial Arts.
Without officials, there is no fair competition. Without education, there is no development. Without integrity, there is no future.
Today, we are not simply beginning another Championship. Today, we begin another important step in the New Era of GAMMA
The greatest officials in the world have one characteristic in common.
- They never believe they know everything.
- They remain students.
- They ask questions.
- They exchange ideas.
- They learn from one another.
This educational course over the next two days is not about proving who knows the most.
- It is about learning together.
- Sharing experiences.
- Improving together.
- Growing together.
That is how strong officiating communities are built.
Over the next few days, thousands of decisions will be made.
Some will be simple. Some will be difficult.
But every decision should always reflect one simple principle: Fairness first.
Because every athlete deserves the opportunity to compete under the same conditions.
And every National Federation deserves confidence in our officials.
Thank you once again for your commitment.
Thank you for believing in the vision of the New Era of GAMMA.
I wish all of you an excellent educational program and a successful Championship.
Let us continue building together not only better officials… also a stronger future for Mixed Martial Arts.
Thank you very much..."
