Vladimir Burdun

Burdun was born in 1972 in Kurgan, USSR.[1] He holds a diploma as a boxing coach from the Kurgan State University of Physical Culture.[1]

Burdun settled in Dubai in the mid-1990s.[1] He started various businesses, including Art Media in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and later became known for promoting Thai boxing in the region.[2][3] He is a former karate champion and officiated matches in the 2000s organized by International Federation Muaythai Amateur (IFMA).[4][5] In 2005, he founded Concept Martial Arts Professionals, a combat martial arts team based in the UAE.[6] In 2006, he coordinated the Karate Masters Cup in the UAE.[7] He is also the founder of Dubai Martial Arts Academy and served as its president until 2017.[8][9][10]

In November 2018, Burdun became the president of the Emirates Hockey League (EHL).[2][11] Previously, he had led the Mighty Camels club in the UAE for four years, a team that was originally established by Emirates airline pilots.[12] He was also associated with the Mighty Bears team.[12] During his association with both teams, he emphasized understanding hockey, which began to gain traction in the Emirates in the early 2000s.[12]

Burdun has been the founder and president of the Emirates Hockey League (EHL) since November 2018.[2][1]