EFC joins WADA
May 3, 2015 Comments
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Johannesburg, South Africa – Since the inception
of the organisation, EFC has spearheaded the growth, development
and safety of MMA throughout Africa. Up to now and in association
with Drug Detection International, EFC has funded and run its own
anti-doping program which followed the strict guidelines of The
South Africa Institute for Drug-Free Sport. As of today and going
forward EFC officially falls under The South Africa Institute for
Drug-Free Sport which enforces the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)
code. Although the organisation was guided by WADA, EFC now
officially follows the WADA code which is considered to be the
strictest anti-doping code in world.
“Athlete safety is our utmost concern, and this is another step forward as we strive to be the world leaders in MMA safety”, said EFC President Cairo Howarth. He added, “As far as we know, at this stage we are the only MMA organisation in the world to be part of WADA”.
Full WADA guidelines available here:
https://www.wada-ama.org/en/what-we-do/model-rules-guidelines-and-protocols
More information on The South Africa Institute for Drug-Free Sport is available here: http://www.drugfreesport.org.za/
EFC 39: Groenewald vs. van Zyl, presented by BetXchange.com, and takes place at GrandWest, Cape Town, on Thursday 7 May 2015. Tickets on sale at www.computicket.com. Book your cinema ticket to all fights live and in state of the art digital projection at www.sterkinekor.com.
About EFC® – The Extreme Fighting Championship®
Headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, EFC is a world leading mixed martial arts (MMA) organisation. The Extreme Fighting Championship produces 10 live events annually at sold out arenas. With over 120 athletes exclusively contracted to the organisation, EFC showcases the greatest warriors on the planet. EFC events are broadcast live in over 110 countries around the world on numerous television networks in multiple languages, as well as live at Ster-Kinekor cinemas throughout South Africa.
EFC programming is available weekly in 600+ million TV households worldwide, making it one of the most recognisable MMA brands on the planet. Leading retailers stock a full catalogue of best-selling EFC DVD’s, branded merchandise and clothing and equipment ranges.
For more information visit efcworldwide.com, or follow us at facebook.com/EFCworldwide and Twitter: twitter.com/EFCworldwide.
“Athlete safety is our utmost concern, and this is another step forward as we strive to be the world leaders in MMA safety”, said EFC President Cairo Howarth. He added, “As far as we know, at this stage we are the only MMA organisation in the world to be part of WADA”.
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More information on The South Africa Institute for Drug-Free Sport is available here: http://www.drugfreesport.org.za/
EFC 39: Groenewald vs. van Zyl, presented by BetXchange.com, and takes place at GrandWest, Cape Town, on Thursday 7 May 2015. Tickets on sale at www.computicket.com. Book your cinema ticket to all fights live and in state of the art digital projection at www.sterkinekor.com.
About EFC® – The Extreme Fighting Championship®
Headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, EFC is a world leading mixed martial arts (MMA) organisation. The Extreme Fighting Championship produces 10 live events annually at sold out arenas. With over 120 athletes exclusively contracted to the organisation, EFC showcases the greatest warriors on the planet. EFC events are broadcast live in over 110 countries around the world on numerous television networks in multiple languages, as well as live at Ster-Kinekor cinemas throughout South Africa.
EFC programming is available weekly in 600+ million TV households worldwide, making it one of the most recognisable MMA brands on the planet. Leading retailers stock a full catalogue of best-selling EFC DVD’s, branded merchandise and clothing and equipment ranges.
For more information visit efcworldwide.com, or follow us at facebook.com/EFCworldwide and Twitter: twitter.com/EFCworldwide.
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