MMA-SFI is committed to creating a safe, respectful and abuse-free environment for every individual involved in the sport whether they’re athletes, coaches, officials, support staff or volunteers.
As a newly formed body laying the foundation for Indian MMA’s future, we are actively building safeguarding systems and policies that will protect children, women, vulnerable adults and all participants in our ecosystem. This is a priority, not an afterthought.
Safeguarding is about protecting people from harm including physical, emotional, sexual and psychological abuse-in any setting connected to our sport.
It also includes:
Working towards drafting a Code of Conduct for all registered coaches, officials, athletes and support staff
Developing reporting procedures that are accessible and anonymous
Identifying safeguarding points of contact at all major events starting soon
Working towards setting up a formal Safeguarding Committee (POSH) to handle complaints and concerns
Starting awareness sessions (online and offline) for academies and state affiliates
All affiliated academies, coaches and state units will soon be required to:
Any action or behaviour that puts any individual connected to the sport especially minors and women at risk will be taken seriously and may result in suspension, de-affiliation or a permanent ban.
We’re currently setting up our Safeguarding Cell. In the meantime, concerns can be raised directly with the central MMA-SFI team via email:
Email: admin@mmasfi.org
(All reports will be handled confidentially)
You may report:
We’re still a young federation but we believe the duty to protect comes before performance or results. As our structure grows, safeguarding will be at the centre of how we train, compete and lead.
Every athlete deserves to grow in an environment that values safety, dignity and respect.
MMA-SFI is committed to making that the standard.
