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IMMAF creates athlete influencer panel to educate on social media use Wednesday, 19 May 2021
The International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) has created an athlete influencer panel to educate youngsters about social media use.
It is hoped the idea will help create a positive space online and prevent the opportunity for harm.
Members have been appointed in the build-up to this year s IMMAF Youth MMA World Championships in Sofia, which will see athletes aged between 12 and 17 compete from July 30 to August 1.
The panel also coincides with the IMMAF expanding its social media presence by joining video platform TikTok.
Andreas Georgiou, the IMMAF s social media manager, will chair the panel which will help athletes with guidance, creative ideas, content and support sessions.