NMMAF Boss Ambassador Henry George Says Dez Mayorz Award Is Source of Inspiration To Federation
Ambassador George emerged winner of the Sports Personality of
the year, 2020, beating competition from Super Eagles and Leicester City
Defensive Midfielder Wilfred Ndidi and Professional Bodybuilder and a fitness
model Ifesinachi Friday.
Speaking to the Federation’s media, George said the award is
very significant and shows the effort of members of the Federation is not going
unnoticed.
He explained, "It's very important, it's very
significant to us, Martial Arts has never been noticed in the media before, it
has never been noticed in award schedule, or awards that has to do with other
sports, that you see Martial Arts coming out.
"Because of our work and what we have been doing, trying
promote, we are trying to let people know the importance of Martial Arts, and
that it transcends fighting, people are getting involved with the wave what is
happening in MMA with Israel Adesanya and all that, there is so much
attention and they can see we have the
global approach and emphasize on the core values of Martial Arts," he added.
The award night is slated for 12th December, 2020 with the theme "Hang On We Shall Win".
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