The Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship continued its fourth spherical in full drive on Saturday, as Day 2 noticed intense competitions within the Beneath-14 and Beneath-16 classes at Mubadala Area in Zayed Sports activities Metropolis. The occasion introduced collectively high expertise from throughout the UAE, with extensive participation from golf equipment and academies and robust assist from households and jiu-jitsu lovers.
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, Basic Supervisor Gross sales, Jaguar Land Rover at Premier Motors; Mr Badr Mohamed Al Alili, Director of Procurement; and Mr Fayez Al Katheeri, Director of Services 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 below 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 exhibits how a lot the game has grown within the UAE and the way effectively it’s obtained 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 could 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 bold and inspired them to goal for high positions.”
“Jiu-jitsu will get sturdy assist from the UAE management as a result of it teaches essential values and helps form the character of younger folks. It has change into a key a part of sports activities within the UAE and performs an essential position in growing the following era.
“The championship is an enormous a part of the federation’s plan to construct a robust base of younger expertise. The youthful age teams are the inspiration 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 Women U14 -44 kg gray belt division. Her mom, Sarah Al Mansoori, mentioned: “This gold medal is the results of her onerous work and focus. Successful in a event that carries such a revered title makes it extra significant. We’re additionally grateful to the management for rising the prize cash. It was an enormous motivator.”
Al Jazira Jiu-Jitsu Membership’s Noura Nasser Al Ghilani, who gained the Women U16 -80 kg gray belt gold, added, “This win means so much 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 onerous to signify the UAE internationally.”
The championship concludes tomorrow with the Youngsters and Beneath-12 divisions, the place one other sturdy turnout is anticipated from the native jiu-jitsu group.