The Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship continued its fourth spherical in full pressure on Saturday, as Day 2 noticed intense competitions within the Below-14 and Below-16 classes at Mubadala Enviornment in Zayed Sports activities Metropolis. The occasion introduced collectively high expertise from throughout the UAE, with vast participation from golf equipment and academies and powerful assist from households and jiu-jitsu fans.
Baniyas Jiu-Jitsu Membership claimed the highest spot within the general standings, adopted by Al Jazira Jiu-Jitsu Membership in second place and Al Ain Jiu-Jitsu Membership in third.
Organised by the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, the championship continues to bolster its position as a key driver for growing grassroots expertise and selling the nation’s nationwide sport. Greater than 1,800 female and male athletes are participating within the fourth spherical, which has drawn sturdy group engagement and attendance.
Day 2 was attended by a number of dignitaries, together with His Excellency Abdulmunem Alsayed Mohammed Alhashmi, Chairman of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, President of the Jiu-Jitsu Asian Union and Senior Vice President of the Jiu-Jitsu Worldwide Federation; His Excellency Dr Khalifa Mubarak Al Dhaheri, Chancellor of Mohamed Bin Zayed College for Humanities; His Excellency Mohamed Salem Al Dhaheri, Vice Chairman of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation; and Her Excellency Mouza Obaid Al Nassri, Chief Govt Officer of the Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Growth.
Additionally in attendance have been Mr. Mohamed Alhammadi, Head of Precedence Banking Protection at Abu Dhabi Islamic Financial institution; Mr Saed Hijazi Salameh, Normal Supervisor Gross sales, Jaguar Land Rover at Premier Motors; Mr Badr Mohamed Al Alili, Director of Procurement; and Mr Fayez Al Katheeri, Director of Amenities Administration on the Abu Dhabi Sports activities Council, alongside representatives from the UAEJJF, golf equipment, academies, and companions.
HE Dr Khalifa Mubarak Al Dhaheri mentioned, “Jiu-jitsu is a nationwide and group sport in each sense. This championship is well-organised and held beneath the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Govt Council. The excessive degree of organisation reveals how a lot the game has grown within the UAE and the way effectively it’s acquired by the group.”
HE Mohamed Salem Al Dhaheri, Vice Chairman of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, added, “The championship is particular as a result of it bears a reputation that may be very expensive to everybody within the nation. The choice by His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed to double the prize cash made the gamers extra formidable and inspired them to purpose for high positions.”
“Jiu-jitsu will get sturdy assist from the UAE management as a result of it teaches vital values and helps form the character of younger individuals. It has change into a key a part of sports activities within the UAE and performs an vital position in growing the subsequent era.
“The championship is an enormous a part of the federation’s plan to construct a powerful base of younger expertise. The youthful age teams are the muse for producing future champions. The rating system within the championship helps golf equipment compete and pushes them to enhance and make investments extra of their athletes.”
Among the many day’s standout performances, Baniyas athlete Salma Rashid Al Mansoori claimed gold within the Ladies U14 -44 kg gray belt division. Her mom, Sarah Al Mansoori, mentioned: “This gold medal is the results of her arduous work and focus. Successful in a match that carries such a revered title makes it extra significant. We’re additionally grateful to the management for growing the prize cash. It was an enormous motivator.”
Al Jazira Jiu-Jitsu Membership’s Noura Nasser Al Ghilani, who gained the Ladies U16 -80 kg gray belt gold, added, “This win means loads to me and my workforce. Jiu-jitsu has given me a lot: confidence, self-discipline, and a drive to succeed. I thank the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation for the unbelievable assist and promise to maintain coaching arduous to signify the UAE internationally.”
The championship concludes tomorrow with the Youngsters and Below-12 divisions, the place one other sturdy turnout is anticipated from the native jiu-jitsu group.
