FADAM appoints Pascal GENTIL as Ambassador for the FADAM Paris 2027 World Games: A historic commitment to the global reach of martial arts and combat sports
- FADAM Communication
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Paris, May 16, 2026 — The International Committee of the FADAM Games (CIJFADAM) is proud to announce the appointment of Pascal GENTIL as Ambassador for the FADAM World Games Paris 2027. A three-time world champion, two-time Olympic medalist, and an absolute icon in the history of French and international Taekwondo, he now lends his influence and commitment to the international reach of this historic event to be held in Paris.
Promoting martial disciplines and values worldwide
By welcoming this emblematic figure, CIJFADAM illustrates its desire to associate its ambition with an athlete whose journey and convictions align with the very essence of FADAM: to transform martial arts and combat sports into true vectors of unity and international cohesion.
Under the leadership of its new ambassador, the committee intends to strengthen its actions in support of four major pillars:
The promotion of martial arts and combat sports worldwide.
Sports diplomacy using sport as a lever for education and bringing people together.
Access to culture and the active fight against all forms of exclusion.
The emancipation of youth by establishing the Games as a platform of opportunities and inspiration for new generations.
Within the framework of the FADAM Paris 2027 World Games, Pascal Gentil will play a key unifying role. By mobilizing the forces of sporting, institutional, associative and educational stakeholders around a common ambition, he will help to establish these world games as a crossroads of excellence and innovation, driven by unprecedented popular enthusiasm.
“ The arrival of Pascal GENTIL fits naturally into the vision of FADAM. He embodies this dynamic of transmission, experience and human commitment that our movement intends to promote through the FADAM World Games. His communication skills represent key assets to bring together stakeholders from around the world around the values that are dear to us,” declares Master Dominique SAATENANG , Founding President of CIJFADAM.
“ It is a great honor to join the FADAM family and contribute to the success of this unique event. The movement’s vision resonates deeply with my convictions and my background. I am committed to promoting the spirit of our disciplines and bringing together as many people as possible around the commitments we uphold,” emphasizes Pascal GENTIL , Ambassador for the FADAM Paris 2027 World Games.
About CIJFADAM: The International Committee of the FADAM Games is an international non-profit organization dedicated to promoting peace, living together, and fraternity through martial arts and combat sports. In partnership with UNESCO and CONFEJES ( Conference of Ministers of Youth and Sports of the Francophonie), FADAM will launch the flagship edition of the FADAM World Games in Paris in 2027. This event, which has become the international benchmark for martial arts and combat sports, stands as a true platform for sporting, cultural, social, and educational diplomacy, fostering closer ties between peoples.
Opportunities for interviews with Pascal Gentil and Master Dominique Saatenang
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