Karate Combat 46 will enhance Dubai’s position as a leading sports tourism destination

Karate Combat, the world’s largest professional full-contact striking league, has partnered with Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) and Dubai Sports Council (DSC) to bring Karate fight 46 (KC46) to the Emirates this spring.

Expected to be the league’s largest event to date, KC46 is collaborating with TOKEN2049 for an event on Saturday, April 20. As part of the collaboration, KC46 will be part of the official program of TOKEN2049 Week Dubai, giving conference attendees the opportunity to witness one of the most innovative sports leagues in the world through special tickets and the opportunity to meet the ambassadors of the event at the conference. KC46 will be announced by UFC Hall of Famers Georges St-Pierre (GSP) and Bas Rutten, along with Mike Majlak, author and co-host of the Impaulsive podcast.

Karate Combat is the first professional sports league governed and gamified by a token, the $KARATE symbolic. KC46 will take place during TOKEN2049 Week, the emirate’s largest Web3 gathering, bringing together over 15,000 members of the global crypto community. All fans can participate in the league by downloading the Karate Combat iOS and Android apps.

In the week leading up to KC46, the league plans to hold special events at the city’s most iconic locations, including a fighters’ press conference at the Museum of the Future and showdowns in front of the Dubai Frame. Karate Combat’s signature 3D VFX background will also feature the Dubai skyline with an exciting futuristic twist.

Asim ZaidiPresident of the Karate Combat League, said:

Our goal is to surprise the world of combat sports with every event we hold. And I have to say that our event in Dubai that we are planning will completely break the internet! No one entertains like we do and with the support of DET and DSC, we are about to revolutionize the world of combat sports. Stay tuned!.

Ahmed Al KhajaCEO of Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment – Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, said:

KC46 is an exciting addition to Dubai’s annual calendar of business, leisure and sporting events. As the host of many major championships and tournaments, Dubai has become a leading sports tourism destination, and KC46 serves to further cement the city’s status as a hub for international events. In line with Dubai’s Economic Agenda, D33, to further cement Dubai’s position as one of the top three global cities for business and leisure, Dubai’s events and festivals attract top stars from the world of entertainment, style of life and sport. Dubai’s modern facilities and purpose-built venues for these events, along with our vibrant city-wide experiences and easy access to nearby markets, make Dubai a very attractive place to host events, as well as fighters and fans who They can also explore our exciting city. .

His Excellency Saeed HarebSecretary General of the Dubai Sports Council, said:

We are pleased that the tournament has joined the list of many distinguished and high-profile events held in Dubai. This competition also confirms Dubai’s position as a city that supports sports and a wonderful environment for the emergence and growth of various sporting events. We really want this prestigious league to be successful and for this to be “the beginning of more continuity and success for the event.

Saeed Hareb further added:

Since the beginning of this year, Dubai has hosted many international tournaments in various sports, and there is no doubt that fans of karate and martial arts in general deserve to have a global event featured as it gives them the opportunity to see the stars. of this sport and at the same time acts as motivation for all practitioners of this sport in the country. The United Arab Emirates is home to varied communities of over 200 nationalities from around the world, and each of them has their favorite sports that they want to follow and stargaze.

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