K1 Kickboxing in Sarajevo 🦵⚜️
The World Grand Prix stops in Bosnia and Herzegovina
On June 29, Sarajevo will host an epic event as the strongest K1 fighters in the region gather in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with the winner qualifying for the final tournament in Tokyo, Japan.
"Thank you to the people of Japan who recognized my many years of work in martial arts and granted me a license to be a promoter of the martial arts scene," promoter and Bosnian fighting legend Poturak “BH Machine” Dzevad said.
Blending tradition and modernity in the East meets West setting of Sarajevo, this upcoming martial arts event promises to be an unforgettable spectacle, bridging generations and cultures.
Dzevad announced, “In Skenderija, the heart of sports spirit, over 6,000 fans will witness young lions and seasoned samurais battling side by side, showcasing skills they've honed for years. With famous names from boxing, karate, judo, and K1, expect an adrenaline-packed night of matches to captivate even the most demanding martial arts fans.”
The international list of fighters expected to participate include:
Ivan Bartek (Slovakia)
Adnan Redžović (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Igor Mihaljević (Croatia)
Claudio Istrate (Italy)
Nidal Bchiri (Morocco)
Danilo Tošić (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Alin Nechita (Romania)
Kadir Yildirim (Turkey)
K-1 World Grand Prix is a kickboxing organization combining techniques from Muay Thai, karate, taekwondo, san shou, kickboxing, and traditional boxing. Named after racing organization Formula 1, K-1 is owned by the Fighting and Entertainment Group from Japan.
Founded by Kazuyoshi Ishii, a former Kyokushin karate practitioner, the sport began with Seido-kaikan karate in 1980. Ishii organized successful events against other martial arts styles, gradually adopting rules more akin to kickboxing. In 1993, Ishii established K-1 exclusively as a kickboxing organization, working closely but independently from Seido-kaikan.
Every year, several K-1 tournaments are held worldwide, allowing competitors to qualify for the finals in Tokyo. This year, Bosnia and Herzegovina will be one of the hosts.
Remember, "Great things never come from comfort zones."
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