The first round of the Khaled bin Mohammed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship kicked off at Mubadala Arena in Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi. The event attracted top athletes from leading local clubs and academies, leading to intense competitions across U18, adults, and masters categories. A total of 700 male and female athletes showcased their skills.
As the competitions concluded on Friday, M.O.D UAE took the lead, followed by Al Wahda Jiu-Jitsu Club and Baniyas Jiu-Jitsu Club in second and third places, respectively. The championship features a ranking system to recognize athletes and clubs based on their performance throughout all five rounds.
Key figures attending the event included Abdulmunem Alsayed Mohammed Alhashmi, Chairman of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation; Dr Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili, Chairman of the Department of Community Development; and Mansoor Ibrahim Al Mansoori, Chairman of the Department of Health - Abu Dhabi, among others.
Mohamed Salem Al Dhaheri, Vice Chairman of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, emphasized the championship's role in promoting jiu-jitsu locally and internationally. He praised the athletes' passion and determination, highlighting the Federation's commitment to excellence.
Coaches Igor Lacerda of Sharjah Self-Defence Sports Club and Ariadne Oliveira of Al Ain Jiu-Jitsu Club noted the high competitiveness and development opportunities provided by the championship. Athletes like Omar Alfadhli of Al Wahda Club Jiu-Jitsu Academy and Dana Ali Albreiki of Al Jazira Jiu-Jitsu Club expressed their excitement and pride in winning gold medals in their respective categories.
Khaled bin Mohammed bin Zayed is a member of the royal family in Abu Dhabi, which is part of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). He is known for supporting sports and other community activities.
Jiu-Jitsu is a type of martial art that focuses on grappling and ground fighting. It teaches techniques to control and submit opponents.
Abu Dhabi is the capital city of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It is known for its modern buildings and rich culture.
Mubadala Arena is a large sports venue in Abu Dhabi where many important sports events take place.
M.O.D UAE stands for Ministry of Defense United Arab Emirates. In this context, it refers to their jiu-jitsu team.
Al Wahda is a sports club in Abu Dhabi that has teams in various sports, including jiu-jitsu.
Baniyas Jiu-Jitsu Clubs are sports clubs in Abu Dhabi that focus on training athletes in jiu-jitsu.
Abdulmunem Alhashmi is a key figure in promoting jiu-jitsu in the UAE. He is involved in organizing and supporting jiu-jitsu events.
Dr Mugheer Al Khaili is an important person in the UAE who supports sports and community activities. He often attends major events.
Omar Alfadhli is a talented jiu-jitsu athlete from the UAE who won a gold medal in this championship.
Dana Ali Albreiki is a skilled jiu-jitsu athlete from the UAE who also won a gold medal in this championship.
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