Bambous Martial Arts Sports Club
BMA
The grassroots home of the championship, known for free training and for developing world champion Ranini Cundasawmy.
Mauritius
The Cross-Sector Alliance for Mental Health
Compassion Unites connects expertise, research and resources to the communities people are already part of, equipping neighbors to support each other's mental health where they live, work and gather. Mauritius is one of the places that alliance is taking shape.
Compassion Unites presents
Past Event
The Mauritius Launch
Compassion Unites officially launched in Mauritius at the State House, in the presence of His Excellency Mr. Dharambeer Gokhool, G.C.S.K., President of the Republic of Mauritius. Leaders from business, education, healthcare and technology gathered to speak plainly about the country's mental health, backed by early evidence: a six-week pilot across six schools showed a 40% improvement in student anxiety.
Mauritius State HouseGuest of Honour: President Dharambeer Gokhool, G.C.S.K.6-week pilot: 40% improvement in student anxiety
“Compassion is the balancing scale. It brings everyone into the same boat.”Dr. Ishan Shivanand, Founder, Compassion Unites
Launch Gallery
Moments from the launch
Compassion Unites presents
Past Event
Champions of Compassion
A world-class Kun Khmer championship in Mauritius, built for mental resilience that lasts long after the final bout.
Saturday 11 July 20261pm to 6pmCote d'Or National Sports ComplexFree entry, all welcome
Event Gallery
Moments from the day
A doorway to living a fulfilled life
The championship award unlocks a scholarship, access to opportunities, and continued support for mental resilience from Compassion Unites.
Lasting Impact
The day carries forward, long after the final bout
The event draws young people toward the resilience programs CU already runs in Mauritian schools with the Ministry of Education. The day is organised to inspire young people, and for them to have fun in a safe, alcohol-free environment.
It becomes an entry point into a life-long practice, a profession, and a route to maintain good mental health, and that is where the lasting impact is made.
Organisers and Partners
Convened by Compassion Unites
Compassion Unites is a cross-sector mental health alliance founded by Dr. Ishan Shivanand, connecting the expertise and reach of different sectors around a coordinated response to the mental health crisis. Champions of Compassion is the first time that sport as a sector has been given a stage to be a solution for mental ill health.
We are grateful to our partners
Universal Integrative Health Foundation
UIHF
Brings integrative health and charitable outreach to the event.
Kun Khmer International Federation
KIF
Provides the championship's international standing, with Dr. MEAM Ra as Honorary President.
Partners and Press
Stand with the next generation
Champions of Compassion placed its partners alongside world champions, homegrown talent and a globally recognized voice in mental health, at a free national event reaching young people across Mauritius. For press and media requests, contact us.