Daniyal Shamkhalov Appointed as IMMAF’s Lead Safeguarding Officer

Daniyal Shamkhalov, a 25-year-old‌ former IMMAF athlete, has been appointed as the Lead Safeguarding‌ Officer for the⁢ International Mixed ​Martial ⁤Arts Federation (IMMAF). Shamkhalov attended‌ the IMMAF Youth World Championships in Abu Dhabi as part of the Safeguarding staff and will now⁣ lead IMMAF’s approach‌ to safeguarding‌ for future events.

Shamkhalov, a⁤ graduate ⁣of⁣ Uppsala ‌Universitet with a Master’s in Law, brings a‍ wealth of experience to the⁤ role. His background as a Youth Corrections ⁣Officer at the government agency Statens Institutionsstyrelse and‌ as an MMA promoter⁤ at the FRC, demonstrates his skill set and ability to thrive in this new position.

As a former IMMAF athlete, Shamkhalov won two ​IMMAF European bronze medals and a World Cup Bronze medal ‌representing the Swedish National Team. His experience as⁤ an athlete will undoubtedly ⁤inform his approach to⁣ safeguarding and‍ ensure that⁢ the needs⁤ of athletes are at the forefront ‍of IMMAF’s policies and procedures.

“I am excited about this opportunity,” said Shamkhalov. “With my background, I work in a‌ Youth correctional facility in Sweden for a government institution, in a serious department with ​children who have serious physiological problems and ‍behavioral problems. ‍It is a very challenging environment and it‌ has⁤ taught ⁤me so⁢ much about how the‍ children’s well-being is supposed to be ‍maintained even in stressful and⁤ challenging environments. I’m going to take all ‍my knowledge and use it here at IMMAF.”

“I’m also ‌a former athlete‍ so it all blends together really well and ⁤it feels like I’m where I need to be.”

“I’m a strong believer that if ​we do everything right, scrutiny is something we should be able to⁢ deal with. We​ should be able ​to explain and‌ defend every‍ single decision we make.”

Shamkhalov’s Experience at the World Youth Championships

Speaking‌ on the safeguarding at the World Youth Championships,‌ Shamkhalov said:

“At the World Youth Championships, I have been learning and observing.”

“In terms of everything working ⁢(Safeguarding at the ‍World Youth Championships), it has ​been a success. In terms of standardizing it, it’s been 50/50 because there’s so much more I ⁣want to improve and implement.”

“In terms of a safeguarding role it may be a​ long-term deterrent, but events are going to happen. It’s our job​ to come up with the right course of action ⁢because of these events and this ⁤tournament can say we’ve been doing it.”

Reaction from IMMAF Officials

IMMAF Compliance Officer and Disciplinary Chair Jason Brown praised Shamkhalov’s ‌appointment, ​saying:

“As the Compliance Officer at the IMMAF Youth World Championships, I have seen‍ first-hand the vital importance of safeguarding in our ‌sport.”

“Daniyal ​Shamkhalov’s role ‍as Lead Safeguarding‌ Officer​ is not just a job; it is a cornerstone of our commitment to the safety and well-being of our young athletes.”

“His ‌vigilance and dedication ensure that ​all participants compete in a safe ⁤environment, allowing the true spirit‍ of MMA to shine‍ through.”

Sophie Mueller, IMMAF Safeguarding Liaison, added:

“Daniyal is a youth correctional officer in a⁢ Swedish government agency and his work involves protecting the rights of young ​people, especially‌ troubled youth.”

“It has the‌ tools to enforce‌ policies, ⁢procedures, manage safeguarding risks and the ​mechanism for‌ dealing with safeguarding complaints/incidents. He is a ​veteran‍ of ​Team Sweden⁢ and adds added value as a former‌ IMMAF athlete.”

“During the ⁢IMMAF Youth World Championship, he ‍has demonstrated his⁢ commitment to the IMMAF ⁤safeguarding program and to the safety and well-being of IMMAF ⁤athletes.”

“With his safeguarding background and experience, he is a ‍valuable asset to the IMMAF Safeguarding Team as the Lead Safeguarding Officer.”

IMMAF CEO ⁢Densign White welcomed Shamkhalov’s ⁢appointment, ‌saying:

“We are delighted that Daniyal ⁤has taken on the lead safeguarding role.⁣ He has a wealth of relevant ‍experience ‌and is a⁢ former IMMAF athlete champion and member of ⁢the IMMAF athletes commission.”

“He is the perfect person to help us develop the appropriate policies and drive the safeguarding ⁢mission forward.”