Pakistan's Asra Waseem elected as Ju-Jitsu International Federation member

The Ju-Jitsu International Federation (JJIF) has officially announced the  results of the 2025 Athletes’ Commission Election, with Pakistan’s Dr. Asra Waseem and Ukraine’s Dmytro Tron being elected as representatives.

The newly elected members will serve their term until 2028, in alignment with the JJIF Board’s electoral cycle.

The JJIF Athletes Commission plays a pivotal role in representing the interests of Ju-Jitsu athletes worldwide.

Two elected members of the commission hold full voting rights as members of the JJIF Board, ensuring athletes’ perspectives are directly integrated into the federation’s policy and decision-making processes.

Elected Members – JJIF Athletes Commission (Term: 2025–2028)

Isra Waseem – Pakistan
Mehran Sattar – Iran
Dmytro Pernykoza – Ukraine
Anna Fuhrmann – Austria
Gary Hensley – USA
Marianne Gaviño – Mexico

The elections were open to all international Ju-Jitsu athletes who have participated in JJIF-recognized competitions over the past four years. Voting took place on November 3, 2025, in Bangkok, Thailand.

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Following the election, during the Athletes Commission’s internal session, Isra Waseem (Pakistan) and Dmytro Tron (Ukraine) were elected by a simple majority vote as the Athletes Commission Representative Speakers.

Their election marks an important milestone in strengthening the bridge between the JJIF leadership and athletes across all member nations.

Khalil Ahmed Khan, Chairman of the Pakistan Ju-Jitsu Federation, extended his congratulations to Dr. Asra Waseem, stating:

“It is a matter of great pride for Pakistan that our athlete has been elected as a member of the JJIF Athletes Commission at the international level. Dr. Asra Waseem represents not only Pakistan but the entire South Asian region, serving as an inspiring role model for female athletes worldwide.”

Tariq Ali, Secretary General of the South Asian Ju-Jitsu Regional Association and the Pakistan Ju-Jitsu Federation, added:

“This is a historic and positive development, as it marks the first time Pakistan and the South Asian region have secured representation within JJIF’s international body.

Dr. Asra Waseem’s inclusion will bring significant benefits to athletes across the region and further strengthen Pakistan’s presence on the global Ju-Jitsu platform.”

The newly elected commission embodies JJIF’s commitment to transparency, integrity, inclusion, and effective athlete representation.

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