Abu dhabi: The eighth and final round of the second edition of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship continued Saturday at Mubadala Arena in Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi. The venue was packed with spectators as the atmosphere grew more intense heading into the final day of action.
According to Emirates News Agency, Al Jazira Jiu-Jitsu Club ended the day on top of the team standings, followed by Baniyas Jiu-Jitsu Club in second place and Al Ain Jiu-Jitsu Club in third. With only a few points separating the leading clubs, fans can look forward to a thrilling finale as teams battle for the overall title.
Saturday’s competition featured the Under-14 and Under-16 divisions in the Gi category. Male and female athletes delivered impressive performances, combining technical precision with tactical discipline and strong physical conditioning.
Among the guests attending the event and presenting medals were Mohamed Salem Al Dhaheri, Vice Chairman of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation; Eng. Hamad Ali Al Dhaheri, Undersecretary of the Abu Dhabi Department of Community Development (DCD); Ahmed Fadhel Al Mehairbi, Acting Director-General of Abu Dhabi City Municipality; Fahad Al Shamsi, Secretary-General of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation; Khalaf Salem Al Wahdi, Director of Operations Management at Abu Dhabi Sports Council; Mohamed Al Hammadi, Head of Priority Banking Coverage at Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank and Hassan Al Shamsi, Head of Private and Priority Banking at Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank.
Mohamed Salem Al Dhaheri stated that the second day of competition underscored the continued growth of jiu-jitsu in the UAE, both in terms of technical development and community participation. He emphasized the skill level on display and the promising future of young athletes in the UAE.
Mohamed Al Hammadi expressed pride in supporting the championship, highlighting its significance on the UAE sporting calendar. He noted the event’s scale, quality, and its role in promoting professionalism, discipline, and sportsmanship in the sport.
Mohamed Nabih Omar, a parent of three competitors, shared that the championship has become a family event, fostering values like discipline and teamwork among young participants. Majid Saeed Al Nahdi, a gold medalist from Al Ain Jiu-Jitsu Club, voiced his aspiration to represent the UAE on the international stage.
The championship concludes tomorrow with the Under-12 and Kids divisions, followed by the awards ceremony to crown the Gi and No-Gi overall champions.