Abu Dhabi [UAE], Wrapping up an action-packed weekend at the Mubadala Arena, the first round of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship concluded on Sunday, after three days of excitement, suspense, strong competition and a massive attendance of families and fans.
Al Ain Jiu-Jitsu Club emerged the winner, topping the medal table, with Sharjah Self-Defence Sports Club in second place and Baniyas Jiu-Jitsu Club in third place.
The championship featured competitions in the U18, adult and masters categories on Friday, followed by the children's categories and the U12, U14 and U16 women's divisions the following day. On Sunday there were intense competitions in the U12, U14 and U16 men's categories. The competitors demonstrated exceptional strength and technique as they chased gold medals and points to lead the five-round championship. The competitions on the third day of the championship were attended by Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade of the UAE; Abdulmunem Alsayed Mohammed Alhashmi, President of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, President of the Asian Jiu-Jitsu Union and Senior Vice President of the International Jiu-Jitsu Federation; Mohamed Salem Al Dhaheri, Vice President of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation; Ghanim Mubarak Al Hajeri, Director General of the General Sports Authority; Jean-Claude Van Damme, Belgian martial artist and popular actor; Mohamed Humaid bin Dalmuj Al Dhaheri and Youssef Al Batran, members of the Board of Directors of the Federation, Fahd Ali Al Shamsi, Secretary General of the Federation and representatives of partners, sponsors and participating clubs.
Abdulmunem Alhashmi expressed his gratitude and appreciation to Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates and Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, for their unlimited support to sport and athletes in the United Arab Emirates.
Alhashmi emphasized that the support of wise leadership is the main reason behind all the achievements in the field of jiu-jitsu in the UAE, whether in promoting the sport, improving its dissemination and growth or consolidating Abu Dhabi's reputation as a world capital of sport."As the first round of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship concludes, I am delighted with the excellent organization and the wide participation of local clubs and academies. The large crowds at "The event clearly shows the growing popularity of jiu-jitsu and the success of the Federation's plans to expand its reach and promote its physical and mental benefits to all segments of society."
"Throughout the championship, we have seen athletes compete fiercely with great skill and sportsmanship. This makes us optimistic about a bright future for the sport of jiu-Jitsu, as the new generation of champions continues to excel in regional and international competitions. "Alhashmi added. .
"I extend my gratitude to the athletes, coaches, technical and administrative teams of the clubs and academies, the fans and the partners and followers of the championship, for all their efforts that contributed to enriching the experience of the event." Ghanim Al Hajeri added: "The Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship is one of the largest local tournaments, with almost 3,000 male and female participants, along with their families and passionate supporters. With more rounds to come, the championship will come to everyone's home in the country, raising the popularity of the sport and expanding its base of practitioners.
Jean-Claude Van Damme expressed his happiness at being part of the inaugural Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship.
"I am glad to be here at this special sporting event. It is inspiring to see children and young people competing with the strong support of their families, which shows how much Jiu-Jitsu means to this region, especially in Abu Dhabi." And He added: "Watching these talented athletes compete with discipline and enthusiasm reminds me of what martial arts truly represents: not just as a sport but as a way of life that helps people grow with values such as courage, discipline and "The tournament has done a great job promoting these values and bringing together sports fans from different backgrounds, all in a spirit of competition and mutual respect."
He conveyed a message to the new talents, the new generation who wants to pursue jiu-jitsu as a career: "To all the new talents and fighters, keep improving. This sport must spread and expand all over the world. coming from Abu Dhabi to the world "
The first round of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship was a great success, excelling in organization, attracting large crowds and fostering strong community engagement. The second round will take place at Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai, on the 14th July, and will have competitions in the No Gi division.
Al Ain Jiu-Jitsu Club emerged the winner, topping the medal table, with Sharjah Self-Defence Sports Club in second place and Baniyas Jiu-Jitsu Club in third place.
The championship featured competitions in the U18, adult and masters categories on Friday, followed by the children's categories and the U12, U14 and U16 women's divisions the following day. On Sunday there were intense competitions in the U12, U14 and U16 men's categories. The competitors demonstrated exceptional strength and technique as they chased gold medals and points to lead the five-round championship. The competitions on the third day of the championship were attended by Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade of the UAE; Abdulmunem Alsayed Mohammed Alhashmi, President of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, President of the Asian Jiu-Jitsu Union and Senior Vice President of the International Jiu-Jitsu Federation; Mohamed Salem Al Dhaheri, Vice President of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation; Ghanim Mubarak Al Hajeri, Director General of the General Sports Authority; Jean-Claude Van Damme, Belgian martial artist and popular actor; Mohamed Humaid bin Dalmuj Al Dhaheri and Youssef Al Batran, members of the Board of Directors of the Federation, Fahd Ali Al Shamsi, Secretary General of the Federation and representatives of partners, sponsors and participating clubs.
Abdulmunem Alhashmi expressed his gratitude and appreciation to Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates and Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, for their unlimited support to sport and athletes in the United Arab Emirates.
Alhashmi emphasized that the support of wise leadership is the main reason behind all the achievements in the field of jiu-jitsu in the UAE, whether in promoting the sport, improving its dissemination and growth or consolidating Abu Dhabi's reputation as a world capital of sport."As the first round of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship concludes, I am delighted with the excellent organization and the wide participation of local clubs and academies. The large crowds at "The event clearly shows the growing popularity of jiu-jitsu and the success of the Federation's plans to expand its reach and promote its physical and mental benefits to all segments of society."
"Throughout the championship, we have seen athletes compete fiercely with great skill and sportsmanship. This makes us optimistic about a bright future for the sport of jiu-Jitsu, as the new generation of champions continues to excel in regional and international competitions. "Alhashmi added. .
"I extend my gratitude to the athletes, coaches, technical and administrative teams of the clubs and academies, the fans and the partners and followers of the championship, for all their efforts that contributed to enriching the experience of the event." Ghanim Al Hajeri added: "The Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship is one of the largest local tournaments, with almost 3,000 male and female participants, along with their families and passionate supporters. With more rounds to come, the championship will come to everyone's home in the country, raising the popularity of the sport and expanding its base of practitioners.
Jean-Claude Van Damme expressed his happiness at being part of the inaugural Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship.
"I am glad to be here at this special sporting event. It is inspiring to see children and young people competing with the strong support of their families, which shows how much Jiu-Jitsu means to this region, especially in Abu Dhabi." And He added: "Watching these talented athletes compete with discipline and enthusiasm reminds me of what martial arts truly represents: not just as a sport but as a way of life that helps people grow with values such as courage, discipline and "The tournament has done a great job promoting these values and bringing together sports fans from different backgrounds, all in a spirit of competition and mutual respect."
He conveyed a message to the new talents, the new generation who wants to pursue jiu-jitsu as a career: "To all the new talents and fighters, keep improving. This sport must spread and expand all over the world. coming from Abu Dhabi to the world "
The first round of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship was a great success, excelling in organization, attracting large crowds and fostering strong community engagement. The second round will take place at Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai, on the 14th July, and will have competitions in the No Gi division.
