Europe's top kickboxing promotion Superkombat gives back to those in need
by Andreas Georgiou - @AGeorgiouMMA
In early August, just before the Superkombat World Grand Prix in Constanta, heavy flooding hit the area surrounding Vaideeni in Southern Romania.
The destruction was extensive, and in just a few short hours water levels reached as high as two meters, demolishing entire villages, leaving many severely injured with hundreds losing their homes. In all, more than 10,000 people were effected by the flooding.
Working alongside Romania's "Fight for Life" charity, nine Superkombat fighters and staff, including founder Eduard Irimia went to the town of Vaideeni to distribute construction materials and care packages with items including drinking water, clothing and food.
"Compared to the aid workers and public disaster relief agencies, we did not do much," says Irimia.
"We went for a day and did what we could. At Superkombat, we all think it's important to give as much as you can back to your community – especially if they do so much for us.
Superkombat is hugely popular in its home market. This means the people benefit from the aid they get as well as from seeing the fighters they know from television.
This is the same region where we held our very first event, so many of us feel a close relationship with the people here."
The kickboxing promotion looks to give back whenever possible and has always been dedicated to its community.
Superkombat also supports a children's hospital in Ploiesti, and in a "Make a Wish" style, visit some of their biggest fans, bringing joy to many young faces.
You can keep up to date with Superkombat's aid in Souther Romania via their Facebook page.
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