Official representatives and Branch Chiefs of the World Horting Federation in different countries of the world

Horting Organizations and Branches
 

 

Links to the official websites of the Continental Horting Sports Federations

 
EUROPEAN HORTING FEDERATION

https://www.horting.eu/

  

 

CYPRUS

  
 
Hennadii Chmilenko
President of the Ciprus Horting Federation
Ciprus, Kirenia
Representative address and contacts:
tel. +38-095-750-72-51, +38-096-446-10-78
e-mail: boss@olimpics.org.ua
Agios Athanasios, Limassol, Cyprus
  
     
 

GREECE

  
 
Official representative of the World Horting Federation in the Hellenic Republic
ANATOLIY SHAPOVAL
Branch Director and Official Representative of the World Horting Federation in the Hellenic Republic (Greece)
Representative address and contacts:
Hellenic Republic
Phone: +30 6955201114
Email: tolikshapoval@gmail.com
  
ANATOLIY SHAPOVAL. Hellenic Republic: Branch and Official Representation. World Horting Federation Branch Affiliation Agreement No. 007 from June 14, 2026  
 

INDIA

  
Official representative of the World Horting Federation in the India
RAJENDRA SATDIVE
Branch Director and Official Representative of the World Horting Federation in the IndiaRepresentative address and contacts:
President of the Horting Federation of India
Parbhani Maharashtra, IndiaWhatsApp: +91 86054 550877 (India)
Email: subhash20977@gmail.com
  

 

IRAN

  
Official representative of the World Horting Federation in the Islamic Republic of Iran
KAMRAN HOSSEIN GHOLIZADEH
Branch Director and Official Representative of the World Horting Federation in the Islamic Republic of Iran
Grand Mater at iranian horting aria institute of martial arts and exercises
Representative address and contacts:
Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran
E-mail: iran.selfdefense@gmail.com
  
Conducting a certification seminar on horting in Iran. The seminar leader is the president of the Iranian Horting Federation, Kamran Hossein Golizadeh (Tehran)
  
Official representative of the World Horting Federation in the Islamic Republic of Iran
TOHID SEIFI
Branch Director and Official Representative of the World Horting Federation in the Islamic Republic of Iran
Representative address and contacts:
Islamic Republic of Iran
  
The World Horting Federation is pleased to announce that Tohid Seifi (Iran) has officially received the Certificate of Official Representative of the World Horting Federation in the Islamic Republic of Iran
  
 

IRELAND

  
     
Official representative of the World Horting Federation in the Republic of Ireland
RUSLAN BASHAEV
Branch Director and Official Representative of the World Horting Federation in the Republic of Ireland
Representative address and contacts:
Republic of Ireland
  
RUSLAN BASHAEV. Republic of Ireland: Branch and Official Representation. World Horting Federation Branch Affiliation Agreement No. 010 from June 15, 2026
  
   

ISRAEL

  
Official representative of the World Horting Federation in the State of Israel
VIKTOR OYSLENDER
Branch Director and Official Representative of the World Horting Federation in the State of Israel
Representative address and contacts:
, State of Israel
Phone: +972 52-5573342
Email: yong8@mail.ru
  
VIKTOR OYSLENDER. State of Israel: Branch and Official Representation. World Horting Federation Branch Affiliation Agreement No. 009 from June 14, 2026
  
     

 

LATVIA

  
Official representative of the World Horting Federation in the Republic of Latvia
DMITRIJS KABAKOVS
Branch Director and Official Representative of the World Horting Federation in the Republic of Latvia
President of the Baltic Horting Federation
Head of construction works at Latteps company. Latvia.
Representative address and contacts:
Raiņa iela 26B-12, Daugavpils, LV-5401, Latvia
Phone: +371 20370004
Email: baltichorting@gmail.com
Website: www.horting.eu
Official page of the Baltic Horting Federation on Facebook: Baltic Horting Federation - BHF
  
 

PAKISTAN

  
Jafar Shah
President of the Pakistan Horting Federation
Pakistan, Daggar District Buner Khyber Pukhtun Khwa.
tel.+92-333-9461428
email:  horting.pakistan@gmail.com
  
     

 

 

POLAND

  
Official representative of the World Horting Federation in the Republic of Poland
VITALII PLEKHANOV
Branch Director and Official Representative of the World Horting Federation in the Republic of Poland
Representative address and contacts:
ul. Łabędzka 17, 44-121 Gliwice, Poland
Phone: +4 (879) 365-4020 mob.
Skype: plehanov76
  
VITALII PLEKHANOV. Republic of Poland: Branch and Official Representation. World Horting Federation Branch Affiliation Agreement No. 003 from June 12, 2026
  
 

RUSSIA

  
  Certificate of registration dated 12.03.2013 issued by the Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation: Interregional Public Organization "HORTING UNION"  
  International educational and training seminar on horting in Moscow, Russia, April 20-22, 2012  
 

SLOVAKIA

  
Official representative of the World Horting Federation in theSlovak Republic
IVAN SIRKO Branch Director and Official Representative of the World Horting Federation in the Slovak Republic Founder and President of the Slovak Horting Federation
CONFIRMATION of receipt of the state identification code of the organization of the Horting Federation of the Slovak Republic, issued by the Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic on 01.02.2013
STATUTES OF THE SLOVAK NATIONAL HORTING SPORTS FEDERATION
International Horting Master
International category judge in horting
Higher pedagogical special education
Contacts:
Bratislava, Slovakia
Tel.: +421 903 871 772 mob.
E-mail: hortingeu@gmail.com
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ivan.sirko.37
  
  IVAN SIRCO. Republic of Slovak Republic: Branch and Official Representation. World Horting Federation Branch Affiliation Agreement No. 015 from June 20, 2026  
 

TURKEY

  
Official representative of the World Horting Federation in the Republic of Turkey
MUHSIN TÜRK
Branch Director and Official Representative of the World Horting Federation in the Republic of Turkey
TÜRKİYE HORTİNG FEDERASYONU
President at Turizm Taşımacılığı Sektörü
Representative address and contacts:
Manavgat Hedef Spor Kulübü
Manavgat, Turkey
The Turkish Horting Federation successfully held a training seminar bringing together Horting masters from several European countries
  
 
 

UKRAINE

  
Official representative of the World Horting Federation in the Ukraine
SERHII KARASEVYCH
Branch Director and Official Representative of the World Horting Federation in the Ukraine
President of the Kyiv City Federation of Combat Horting
International Horting Master, 6 rank
Head of the coaching board of the National Combat Horting Federation of Ukraine
International category judge in horting
Master of Sports of Ukraine in horting
Founder and President of the Kiev Combat Horting Club "Panther"
Physical education teacher at School of I-III levels No. 169, Kyiv
Higher pedagogical special education
Training venue: Kyiv comprehensive school No. 169
Address: Kyiv, Kotovskogo St., 2.
Contacts:
Tel.: +38-093-889-67-57 mob.
E-mail: horting.pantera@gmail.com
  
 
 
Official representative of the World Horting Federation in the Ukraine
SERHII BABURNYCH
Founder of the National Federation of Combat Horting of Ukraine from the NGO "Dnipropetrovsk Regional Federation of Combat Horting"
Vice-President of the National Federation of Combat Horting of Ukraine for Regional Development
Member of the Presidium of the National Federation of Combat Horting of Ukraine
President of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Federation of Combat Horting
Head of the judging panel of the National Combat Horting Federation of Ukraine
International Master of Combat Horting, black belt - 6th rank
Higher pedagogical education: Bachelor's and Specialist's Diplomas with Honors from the Dnipropetrovsk State Institute of Physical Culture and Sports
Master of Sports of Ukraine in horting
International category judge in combat horting
Top-level coach
Contacts:
Tel: +38-067-681-23-66 mob., +38-099-349-42-71.
E-mail: horting01@gmail.com
Google Scholar Profile: 
  
 
Member of the coaching board of the World Horting Federation
IVAN SAMOKHA, Born on July 7, 1990.
Member of the Presidium of the National Federation of Combat Horting of Ukraine
Master of Combat Horting, 3 ranks
Founder and President of the Kyiv Combat Horting Club "Praktik"
Higher pedagogical special education: Borys Grinchenko Kyiv University
Multiple champion of Ukraine and winner of the Ukrainian Cup
Master of Sports of Ukraine in horting
National category judge for combat horting
Author and performer of songs on sports and patriotic themes
Contacts:
Tel: +38-093-449-70-46 mob.
E-mail: praktik-club@ukr.net
  
IVAN SAMOKHA. Ukraine: Branch and Official Representation. World Horting Federation Branch Affiliation Agreement No. 011 from June 16, 2026  
 
  
Role and Responsibilities of World Horting Federation Branch Chiefs and Directors Worldwide
International Status and Representative Authority
The Branch Chiefs, Branch Directors, National Directors, and Continental Representatives of the World Horting Federation serve as official representatives of the Federation within their assigned countries, regions, cities, territories, and continents.
Following the organizational structure commonly used by international martial arts and combat sports organizations, recognized global sports federations, the World Horting Federation develops a multi-level representative system to ensure effective international governance, administration, and development of Horting worldwide.
A Branch Chief or Director is an authorized representative appointed by the World Horting Federation to promote, organize, coordinate, and develop Horting activities within a defined geographical area.
The Branch Chief represents the Federation’s mission, philosophy, technical standards, ethical principles, educational programs, and strategic objectives at the national, regional, and local levels.
Official Representation of the World Horting Federation
The Branch Chief / Director represents the interests of the World Horting Federation in:
  • the designated country or territory;
  • national and regional sports communities;
  • governmental and non-governmental sports organizations;
  • educational institutions;
  • martial arts and combat sports organizations;
  • cultural and community organizations;
  • international cooperation projects.
The representative acts as the official communication link between:
World Horting Federation Headquarters → Continental Structure → National Branch → Regional Branches → Local Clubs and Training Centers
Main Responsibilities of Branch Chiefs and Directors
1. Development of Horting in the Assigned Territory
The primary responsibility of every Branch Chief is the systematic development and expansion of Horting within the assigned territory.
The Branch Director organizes and supports:
  • establishment of Horting clubs and training centers;
  • development of local and national Horting programs;
  • recruitment and education of instructors;
  • preparation of athletes;
  • promotion of Horting among children, youth, adults, and professional athletes;
  • implementation of Federation educational and sports standards.
The Branch Chief creates conditions for the long-term growth of Horting according to international development principles.
2. Representation of Federation Interests
The Branch Chief officially represents the World Horting Federation in relations with:
  • national sports authorities;
  • martial arts organizations;
  • Olympic and non-Olympic sports communities;
  • educational institutions;
  • sponsors and partners;
  • community organizations;
  • media and public organizations.
The representative protects the reputation, traditions, and international authority of the World Horting Federation.
3. Organization of National and Regional Events
Branch Directors have the responsibility to coordinate and support the organization of:
  • national Horting championships;
  • regional tournaments;
  • international competitions;
  • seminars and training camps;
  • instructor certification programs;
  • referee courses;
  • coaching conferences;
  • demonstrations and public presentations.
All events must comply with:
  • technical regulations;
  • safety requirements;
  • ethical standards;
  • competition rules;
  • educational principles of the World Horting Federation.
4. Development of Coaches, Instructors, and Officials
One of the most important functions of Branch Chiefs is the creation of a professional Horting education system.
Responsibilities include:
  • identifying and supporting qualified instructors;
  • organizing coach education seminars;
  • assisting with certification procedures;
  • preparing referees and technical officials;
  • maintaining professional standards among representatives.
The Branch Director ensures that instructors represent Horting as a modern educational and sports system.
5. Athlete Development System
The Branch Chief coordinates athlete development according to international sports principles.
Responsibilities include:
  • creating opportunities for athlete preparation;
  • supporting youth development programs;
  • organizing training camps;
  • preparing athletes for national and international competitions;
  • encouraging ethical sports behavior.
The Branch contributes to the creation of a structured athlete pathway:
Beginner → Student → Athlete → Instructor → Coach → Federation Representative
6. Educational and Cultural Mission
Horting is not only a combat sport but also an educational system.
Branch Chiefs promote:
  • discipline;
  • respect;
  • responsibility;
  • leadership;
  • healthy lifestyle;
  • moral development;
  • cultural cooperation;
  • international friendship.
The representative ensures that Horting maintains its educational mission among society.
7. Cooperation with National Organizations
Branch Directors develop cooperation with:
  • national martial arts federations;
  • universities and schools;
  • sports clubs;
  • fitness organizations;
  • youth organizations;
  • government and community programs.
The purpose of cooperation is the integration of Horting into the international sports environment.
8. Continental Development Responsibilities
Continental Directors and Regional Representatives coordinate Horting development across geographical areas:
Examples:
  • World Horting Federation – European Continental Representation;
  • World Horting Federation – North American Representation;
  • World Horting Federation – Asian Representation;
  • World Horting Federation – African Representation;
  • World Horting Federation – South American Representation;
  • World Horting Federation – Australian and Oceania Representation.
Their responsibilities include:
  • coordinating national branches;
  • supporting establishment of new federations;
  • organizing continental seminars and championships;
  • maintaining communication between countries;
  • implementing Federation development strategies.
9. International Cooperation and Expansion
Branch Chiefs support the international expansion of Horting by:
  • introducing Horting in new countries;
  • establishing national organizations;
  • developing partnerships;
  • promoting cultural exchange through martial arts;
  • supporting international competitions.
They contribute to the global recognition and sustainable development of Horting.
10. Ethical and Professional Responsibility
Every Branch Chief and Director must:
  • represent the Federation with integrity;
  • follow Federation regulations;
  • maintain professional behavior;
  • respect international sports ethics;
  • prevent misuse of the Federation name;
  • protect intellectual property and traditions of Horting.
The position of Branch Chief represents trust, responsibility, and commitment to the development of Horting worldwide.
Appointment and Status
Branch Chiefs and Directors are appointed by the World Horting Federation based on:
  • professional experience;
  • knowledge of martial arts and sports administration;
  • leadership qualities;
  • organizational abilities;
  • commitment to Horting development;
  • compliance with Federation ethical standards.
The appointment grants the representative official authority to act on behalf of the Federation within the approved territory.
International Federation Model
The organizational structure follows the international practice of global martial arts federations:
World Horting Federation Headquarters
↓
Continental Directors
↓
National Federation Presidents / Country Directors
↓
State / Regional Branch Chiefs
↓
City / County Branch Directors
↓
Horting Clubs and Training Centers
Example Official Title Format
Dr. Eduard Yeromenko
President
World Horting Federation Inc.
[Name]
Branch Chief / National Director
World Horting Federation – [Country]
or:
[Name]
Continental Director
World Horting Federation – European Continental Branch
or:
[Name]
State Branch Director
World Horting Federation – North Carolina Branch, USA
 

 
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