Vladimir Burdun
Born
Vladimir Burdun

1972
Kurgan, USSR
Alma materState University of Physical Education, Sport, Youth, and Tourism
Occupation(s)Sports administrator
Karate player
Known forFounding the Emirates Ice Hockey League

Vladimir Burdun is a sports administrator and former karate player.

Biography

Burdun was born in 1972 in Kurgan, USSR.[1] He holds a diploma as a boxing coach from the State University of Physical Education, Sport, Youth, and Tourism.[1]

Burdun settled in Dubai in the mid-1990s.[1] He started various businesses, including Art Media in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and later became known for promoting Thai boxing in the region.[2][3] He is a former karate champion and officiated matches in the 2000s organized by International Federation Muaythai Amateur (IFMA).[4][5] In 2005, he founded Concept Martial Arts Professionals, a combat martial arts team based in the UAE.[6] In 2006, he coordinated the Karate Masters Cup in the UAE.[7] He is also the founder of Dubai Martial Arts Academy and served as its president until 2017.[8][9][10]

In November 2018, Burdun became the president of the Emirates Hockey League (EHL).[2][11] Previously, he had led the Mighty Camels club in the UAE for four years, a team that was originally established by Emirates airline pilots.[12] He was also associated with the Mighty Bears team.[12] During his association with both teams, he emphasized understanding hockey, which began to gain traction in the Emirates in the early 2000s.[12]

Burdun has been the founder and president of the Emirates Hockey League (EHL) since November 2018.[2][1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 ПОТРАТИТЬ, КАК (February 18, 2022). "От главы хоккейной лиги до девелопера". Vedomosti.
  2. 1 2 3 Bridge, Sam (22 November 2018). "How one Russian expat aims to make the UAE an ice hockey force". Arabian Business.
  3. ↑ "Ekaterina Mechetina to make Dubai debut". Gulf News. October 19, 2015.
  4. ↑ "UAE boxers do well at world event". Gulf News. June 16, 2006.
  5. ↑ "Nazari and Faraj share top honours in muayhtai event". Gulf News. December 18, 2006.
  6. ↑ "UAE nationals united by Martial Arts". Gulf News. November 20, 2005.
  7. ↑ "Karate Masters Cup begins in Dubai today". Gulf News. August 17, 2006.
  8. ↑ "Experienced field for Dubai Karate Masters". Gulf News. August 11, 2006.
  9. ↑ "UAE national muaythai team to take on the world". Gulf News. November 13, 2007.
  10. ↑ "Fists, feet and fitness factor". Gulf News. February 24, 2013.
  11. ↑ https://rsport.ria.ru/20181029/1144971566.html
  12. 1 2 3 "Русский бизнесмен объявил о подготовке Эмиратов к вступлению в КХЛ". Metro Москва. October 31, 2018.
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