Vladimir Burdun
Vladimir Burdun | |
|---|---|
| Born | Vladimir Burdun 1972 |
| Nationality | Serbian |
| Alma mater | State University of Physical Education, Sport, Youth, and Tourism |
| Occupation(s) | Sports administrator Karate player |
| Known for | Founding the Emirates Ice Hockey League |
Vladimir Burdun (born 1972) is a Serbian sports administrator and former karate player.[1]
Biography
[edit]Burdun was born in 1972 in Kurgan, USSR.[2] He holds a diploma as a boxing coach from the State University of Physical Education, Sport, Youth, and Tourism.[2]
Burdun settled in Dubai in the mid-1990s.[2] He started various businesses, including Art Media in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and later became known for promoting Thai boxing in the region.[3][4] He is a former karate champion and officiated matches in the 2000s organized by International Federation Muaythai Amateur (IFMA).[5][6] In 2005, he founded Concept Martial Arts Professionals, a combat martial arts team based in the UAE.[7] In 2006, he coordinated the Karate Masters Cup in the UAE.[8] He is also the founder of Dubai Martial Arts Academy and served as its president until 2017.[9][10][11]
In November 2018, Burdun became the president of the Emirates Hockey League (EHL).[3][12] Previously, he had led the Mighty Camels club in the UAE for four years, a team that was originally established by Emirates airline pilots.[13] He was also associated with the Mighty Bears team.[13] During his association with both teams, he emphasized understanding hockey, which began to gain traction in the Emirates in the early 2000s.[13]
Burdun has been the founder and president of the Emirates Hockey League (EHL) since November 2018.[3][2]
References
[edit]- ^ Khaled, Ali (July 6, 2024). "Vladimir Burdun: turning sporting dreams into reality in the UAE". Arab News.
- ^ a b c d ПОТРАТИТЬ, КАК (February 18, 2022). "От главы хоккейной лиги до девелопера". Vedomosti.
- ^ a b c Bridge, Sam (22 November 2018). "How one Russian expat aims to make the UAE an ice hockey force". Arabian Business.
- ^ "Ekaterina Mechetina to make Dubai debut". Gulf News. October 19, 2015.
- ^ "UAE boxers do well at world event". Gulf News. June 16, 2006.
- ^ "Nazari and Faraj share top honours in muayhtai event". Gulf News. December 18, 2006.
- ^ "UAE nationals united by Martial Arts". Gulf News. November 20, 2005.
- ^ "Karate Masters Cup begins in Dubai today". Gulf News. August 17, 2006.
- ^ "Experienced field for Dubai Karate Masters". Gulf News. August 11, 2006.
- ^ "UAE national muaythai team to take on the world". Gulf News. November 13, 2007.
- ^ "Fists, feet and fitness factor". Gulf News. February 24, 2013.
- ^ https://rsport.ria.ru/20181029/1144971566.html
- ^ a b c "Русский бизнесмен объявил о подготовке Эмиратов к вступлению в КХЛ". Metro Москва. October 31, 2018.