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25+ years of international sports leadership, education, federation governance, and global event strategy from the UAE.

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Dr. Mehdi Salman Pour — Official Portrait
International Sports Executive
Dr. Mehdi Salman Pour
Full Name
Dr. Mehdi Salman Pour
Academic Title
DBA — Professional Sports Management
Location
United Arab Emirates
Nationality
Dominica
Experience
25+ Years International
US Recognition
Extraordinary Ability (2011)
Books Authored
6 Specialized Publications
Countries
70+ Visited & Connected
Seminars
200+ as International Master Trainer
International Sports Leader

About Dr. Mehdi Salman Pour

“An international career built on sport, education, governance, and the belief that well-structured systems create lasting global impact.”

Dr. Mehdi Salman Pour is an international sports executive, federation president, master trainer, author, and global event strategist with more than 25 years of experience in sports governance, professional education, federation leadership, and international event organization.

Based in the United Arab Emirates and holding Dominica nationality, his profile spans federation leadership, technical education, institutional development, global events, and long-term strategic vision across different countries and regions.

He holds a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) — Professional Sports Management. In 2011, he was officially acknowledged for Extraordinary Ability by the United States government — reflecting the documented strength of his achievements, public profile, awards, media presence, and international contributions.

As an international master trainer, he has served in more than 200 international seminars, educating coaches, referees, instructors, and technical officials across multiple disciplines. He is the author of six specialized books in coaching, refereeing, and sports development.

FIFS
President
Federation International Football Skating
IPTC
President & Founder
International Professional Training Certification
AFPU
President
Asia Freerunning Parkour Union
IPF
Secretary General
International Parkour Federation
MKX
Co-Founder & CEO
MKX Sports / MKX Skate — United Arab Emirates
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Professional Journey

From Athlete to International Executive

A step-by-step progression spanning more than two decades — from sport and authorship to global federation leadership and World Cup organization.

Early Career
Athlete, Coach & First Author
Began professional journey combining athletic practice with coaching, education, and writing. Authored his first specialized book between approximately ages 16 and 18 — a lifelong commitment to documenting sports knowledge.
2007 — 2012
UAE Team Training & International Competitions
Trained and prepared selected UAE-based skating teams including Emirati athletes for major international competitions across Asia. Pioneered structured skating team development in the UAE.
2010
World Runner-Up — Megaramp Competition, France
UAE representative and only Middle East participant. Achieved World Runner-Up title — building competitive athletic credibility that underpins his coaching and federation leadership career.
2011
US Extraordinary Ability Recognition
Officially acknowledged for Extraordinary Ability by the United States government, reflecting the documented international strength of his achievements, professional roles, and contributions.
Career Development
International Master Trainer — 200+ Seminars
Expanded into training coaches, referees, instructors, and technical officials worldwide. The training-of-trainers approach became his most impactful educational contribution.
2021 — 2024
Türkiye Junior National Team — World Championship
Technical coaching over four years, culminating in the Junior World Championship title at World Cup 2024 — the first-ever junior World Cup in Football Skating history.
2022
Iran Senior National Team — World Championship
Technical cooperation contributing to a World Championship title, demonstrating his coaching impact at national team level.
November 2024
President — Football Skating World Cup 2024
President and Head Organizer of the 15th Senior and 1st Junior Football Skating World Cup in Trabzon, Türkiye — 24 national teams, 30+ federations, international media, and institutional support.
Present & Future
UAE-Based International Development Vision
Football Skating World Cup 2027, Ice Football Skating, MKX Sports expansion, IPTC global education growth, sports equipment manufacturing, and the Global Sports Leadership & Governance University (GSLGU) concept.
Education & Publications

Academic Foundation & Knowledge Contribution

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Doctor of Business Administration
Professional Sports Management
Academic foundation supporting sports governance, federation management, international events, organizational leadership, and sports business strategy.
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6 Specialized Books Authored
Coaching, Refereeing & Development
Six publications covering coaching education, referee development, technical training, and sports methodology. First book completed between ages 16–18.
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200+ International Seminars
Master Trainer — Multi-Discipline
Education across Football Skating, inline and roller skating, parkour, aggressive and extreme skating, speed skating, marathon skating, and freestyle skating.
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