The World Sports Alliance (WSA), BRICS SPORT, and the International Shinshidokan-Kai Organization (ISKO) have signed a strategic cooperation agreement. The document outlines joint plans to develop martial arts, organize international tournaments, and promote sports culture in the BRICS countries and beyond.
ISKO President Kancho Shahzada Saleem serves as the key representative of the partnership. Under his leadership, ISKO is developing the traditions of the Shinshidokan school, bringing together athletes, coaches, and experts to promote the values of discipline, respect, and mastery in martial arts.
As part of this partnership, the parties intend to implement a number of large-scale initiatives:
- Hold a series of international tournaments in the disciplines represented by the Shinshidokan school;
- Organize joint training camps and seminars featuring leading martial artists;
- Launch educational programs for coaches and referees aimed at standardizing training and refereeing methods;
- Develop projects in the field of sports diplomacy, strengthening intercultural dialogue through sport.
Representatives of the World Sports Alliance emphasize that the partnership with ISKO and BRICS SPORT opens up new opportunities for integrating traditional martial arts into the modern sports agenda. «This cooperation is an important step toward creating a unified platform for exchanging experiences and developing sport as a universal language of communication between peoples,» noted the WSA press service.
BRICS SPORT emphasizes the importance of incorporating national and traditional martial arts into the sports ecosystem. «We strive not only for sporting achievements, but also for preserving the cultural heritage of peoples whose traditions are reflected in martial arts,» stated the organization’s representatives.
President of the International Shinshidokan-Kai Organization Kancho Shahzada Saleem expressed confidence that this collaboration will take the development of the Shinshidokan school to a new level: “The partnership with the WSA and BRICS SPORT is an opportunity to unite the efforts of the best specialists, create conditions for the growth of young talent, and convey the philosophy of our martial arts to a wider audience.”
