Abu Dhabi [UAE], The first round of the Khaled bin Mohammed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship began with fervor at the Mubadala Arena at Zayed Sports City on Friday.
The competitions attracted the best athletes from leading local clubs and academies, resulting in intense competitions that lived up to the event's expectations as an exciting addition to the local sporting calendar.
The opening day included competitions in the U18, adult and masters categories, with 700 male and female athletes from various parts of the country displaying impressive skills and technical prowess. As Friday's competitions came to an end, M.O.D UAE took the lead, followed by Al Wahda Jiu-Jitsu Club and Baniyas Jiu-Jitsu Club in second and third place, respectively.
The championship features a comprehensive ranking system to recognize athletes and clubs based on their performance and results in all rounds of the championship. This system is a motivating factor for clubs to optimally invest in talent and register as many athletes as possible in all categories during the five rounds of the championship, to earn more points and ensure strong competition for the title.
Attending Friday's competitions were 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; Dr. Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili, Chairman of the Department of Community Development; Mansoor Ibrahim Al Mansoori, Chairman of the Department of Health - Abu Dhabi; Saleh Mohamed Al Geziry, Director General of Tourism at the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT); Rashed Lahej Al Mansoori, Director General of Abu Dhabi Customs; Mohamed Salem Al Dhaheri, Vice President of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation; Mohamed Humaid bin Dalmuj Al Dhaheri; Youssef Abdullah Al-Batran and Mansour Al Dhaheri, members of the board of directors of the Federation, and Fahad Ali Al Shamsi, secretary general of the UAEJJF. Mohamed Salem Al Dhaheri, vice president of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, noted that The championship is an important milestone in the promotion and development of the sport of jiu-jitsu locally and internationally. "The Khaled bin Mohammed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship underlines the Federation's commitment to achieving excellence at all levels, backed by our wise leadership's unlimited support for sports, and particularly jiu-jitsu."
"Today we have witnessed the passion, determination and resilience of our athletes, which are the core values of jiu-jitsu. This championship marks another step in their journey towards achieving their full potential and signifies our efforts to build a healthy and active society. society through sport, leaving a legacy for future generations."
"We are proud of our Emirati athletes who continually demonstrate the success of our strategy and programs in raising strong generations of talented athletes. Their dedication reflects our commitment to developing talents, enhancing their potential and contributing to shaping a bright future for our country and society under the direction of our wise leadership."Igor Lacerda, coach of the Sharjah Self-Defense Sports Club, said: "This championship has demonstrated the high competitiveness among today's athletes. We have enjoyed outstanding performances from all clubs and academies and. "We are satisfied with the performance of our team. Today's competitions mark the beginning of our journey through this championship, with the objective of accumulating the maximum points in its five rounds and competing for its trophy."
Ariadne Oliveira, coach of Al Ain Jiu-Jitsu Club, added: "This championship plays a crucial role in developing the players' skills by allowing them to participate in the different rounds in a competitive environment. The championship attracts elite athletes, making it a true test of your skills and an unparalleled development opportunity, resulting in enthusiastic competitions throughout the year."
Omar Alfadhli of Al Wahda Club Jiu-Jitsu Academy, who won gold in the Adult Men -69kg category, said: "Each of my competitions was tough, facing technically and physically skilled opponents. Winning the gold medal today is a great honor for I am very excited about this achievement." Dana Ali Albreiki of Al Jazira Jiu-Jitsu Club, who won gold in the Junior Women/40kg category, said: "It's not just about winning; experienced athletes and facing new challenges was incredible. My passion for jiu-jitsu continues to drive me forward."
Andre Luiz De Almeida of Al Ain Jiu-Jitsu Club, who won gold in the Masters -85 kg category, said: "I am excited with this victory and the gold medal that helps our club advance in the championship. I am grateful to the technical and administrative staff, coaches and teammates whose support was invaluable during these competitions."
The competitions attracted the best athletes from leading local clubs and academies, resulting in intense competitions that lived up to the event's expectations as an exciting addition to the local sporting calendar.
The opening day included competitions in the U18, adult and masters categories, with 700 male and female athletes from various parts of the country displaying impressive skills and technical prowess. As Friday's competitions came to an end, M.O.D UAE took the lead, followed by Al Wahda Jiu-Jitsu Club and Baniyas Jiu-Jitsu Club in second and third place, respectively.
The championship features a comprehensive ranking system to recognize athletes and clubs based on their performance and results in all rounds of the championship. This system is a motivating factor for clubs to optimally invest in talent and register as many athletes as possible in all categories during the five rounds of the championship, to earn more points and ensure strong competition for the title.
Attending Friday's competitions were 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; Dr. Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili, Chairman of the Department of Community Development; Mansoor Ibrahim Al Mansoori, Chairman of the Department of Health - Abu Dhabi; Saleh Mohamed Al Geziry, Director General of Tourism at the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT); Rashed Lahej Al Mansoori, Director General of Abu Dhabi Customs; Mohamed Salem Al Dhaheri, Vice President of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation; Mohamed Humaid bin Dalmuj Al Dhaheri; Youssef Abdullah Al-Batran and Mansour Al Dhaheri, members of the board of directors of the Federation, and Fahad Ali Al Shamsi, secretary general of the UAEJJF. Mohamed Salem Al Dhaheri, vice president of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, noted that The championship is an important milestone in the promotion and development of the sport of jiu-jitsu locally and internationally. "The Khaled bin Mohammed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship underlines the Federation's commitment to achieving excellence at all levels, backed by our wise leadership's unlimited support for sports, and particularly jiu-jitsu."
"Today we have witnessed the passion, determination and resilience of our athletes, which are the core values of jiu-jitsu. This championship marks another step in their journey towards achieving their full potential and signifies our efforts to build a healthy and active society. society through sport, leaving a legacy for future generations."
"We are proud of our Emirati athletes who continually demonstrate the success of our strategy and programs in raising strong generations of talented athletes. Their dedication reflects our commitment to developing talents, enhancing their potential and contributing to shaping a bright future for our country and society under the direction of our wise leadership."Igor Lacerda, coach of the Sharjah Self-Defense Sports Club, said: "This championship has demonstrated the high competitiveness among today's athletes. We have enjoyed outstanding performances from all clubs and academies and. "We are satisfied with the performance of our team. Today's competitions mark the beginning of our journey through this championship, with the objective of accumulating the maximum points in its five rounds and competing for its trophy."
Ariadne Oliveira, coach of Al Ain Jiu-Jitsu Club, added: "This championship plays a crucial role in developing the players' skills by allowing them to participate in the different rounds in a competitive environment. The championship attracts elite athletes, making it a true test of your skills and an unparalleled development opportunity, resulting in enthusiastic competitions throughout the year."
Omar Alfadhli of Al Wahda Club Jiu-Jitsu Academy, who won gold in the Adult Men -69kg category, said: "Each of my competitions was tough, facing technically and physically skilled opponents. Winning the gold medal today is a great honor for I am very excited about this achievement." Dana Ali Albreiki of Al Jazira Jiu-Jitsu Club, who won gold in the Junior Women/40kg category, said: "It's not just about winning; experienced athletes and facing new challenges was incredible. My passion for jiu-jitsu continues to drive me forward."
Andre Luiz De Almeida of Al Ain Jiu-Jitsu Club, who won gold in the Masters -85 kg category, said: "I am excited with this victory and the gold medal that helps our club advance in the championship. I am grateful to the technical and administrative staff, coaches and teammates whose support was invaluable during these competitions."