With news that Donald Trump will host a UFC fight program at the White House on his 80th birthday in June, Mixed Martial Arts combat sport is acquiring a new level of credibility and acceptance. Sponsoring kickboxing, MMA and Muay Thai in Far North Queensland, Pat Doherty’s DF (Destination Fitness) gym is encouraging youth to get off their iPhones and computers and engage in healthy sports which should minimise the dangers of bullying from social media and obesity from an inactive lifestyle. Congratulations to this gym for its advocacy in promoting athleticism and healthy competition among youth. Alan Sexton, North Parramatta 16Jan2026