The Nederlandse Vechtsportautoriteit (Dutch Martial Arts Authority) has now officially become an associate member of NOC*NSF (the Dutch Olympic Committee and Dutch Sports Federation). This was formally announced during the General Assembly of NOC*NSF on 14 May 2018. Herbert Dekkers, chair of the Nederlandse Vechtsportautoriteit, received the congratulations of NOC*NSF chair Andre Bolhuis during this General Assembly.