INSF Appoints Kamal Benlamara as National Head Coach and Country Representative for Italy

(Reporter Kim Min-jeong)= The International Northern Ssireum Federation (INSF) has officially appointed Master. Kamal Benlamara as National Head Coach and Country Representative for the Italian Republic.

This appointment recognizes Master. Benlamara’s dedication to traditional sports development, cultural exchange, youth engagement, and international cooperation. Through this appointment, he will serve as the official INSF representative in Italy and support the Federation’s efforts to strengthen international collaboration through traditional physical heritage.

As National Head Coach and Country Representative, Master. Benlamara will be responsible for promoting Northern Ssireum activities in Italy, coordinating athlete and instructor development, supporting educational initiatives, and facilitating participation in INSF international seminars, championships, and cultural exchange programs.

Italy possesses a remarkable cultural legacy and has long served as a crossroads of civilization, education, and cultural exchange. INSF believes that cooperation with Italian sports leaders, educators, and cultural practitioners will contribute to the preservation of traditional heritage and the promotion of international friendship through sport and culture.

INSF President Jun-Ho Song stated:

“Traditional sports represent a living connection between history, culture, and community. We are honored to welcome Mr. Kamal Benlamara as National Head Coach and Country Representative for Italy. We look forward to working together to promote traditional physical heritage and strengthen international cooperation among nations.”

The appointment marks another important step in INSF’s continuing efforts to establish a global network dedicated to traditional sports, cultural heritage preservation, youth development, academic exchange, and international cooperation.

Through partnerships across Europe, Eurasia, Africa, the Middle East, and beyond, INSF continues to build bridges among nations through shared traditions, cultural heritage, and mutual respect.

International Northern Ssireum Federation (INSF)

Preserving Traditional Physical Heritage, Connecting Nations Through Culture