The UAE Jiu-Jitsu Nationwide Staff, sponsored by Mubadala Funding Firm, is making ready to compete on the 2025 version of The World Video games in Chengdu, China, going down from August 7 to 17. The group is aiming to construct on its spectacular efficiency on the earlier version in the USA in 2022 and proceed to lift the UAE’s standing within the international jiu-jitsu scene.
The group contains six athletes who will symbolize the nation throughout numerous weight classes: Mohammed Alsuwaidi (69 kg), Mehdi Alawlaki (77 kg), Saeed Alkubaisi (85 kg), Asmaa Alhosani (52 kg), Shamsa Alameri (57 kg), and Shamma Alkalbani (63 kg).
His Excellency Mohamed Salem Al Dhaheri, Vice Chairman of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, mentioned, “Collaborating in a serious worldwide occasion like The World Video games displays the sturdy presence the UAE has in-built jiu-jitsu. This is able to not have been doable with out the continued assist of our visionary management, who’ve created the fitting setting for our athletes to develop and succeed.”
“Within the coming days, our athletes will start an intensive coaching programme that features native and worldwide camps together with centered technical and bodily classes to make sure they’re totally ready.”
Mohammed Alsuwaidi, competing within the 69 kg division, mentioned representing the UAE on this stage is a proud second in his profession. “We’re going into this occasion with full focus and willpower. We all know the accountability that comes with sporting the nationwide colors and are prepared to provide our greatest. With the assist we’ve got and the preparation forward of us, we’re assured we will carry out effectively.”
On the 2022 World Video games held in Birmingham, USA, the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Nationwide Staff made historical past by securing 5 medals. Faisal Alketbi received two gold medals within the 85 kg and open weight divisions, whereas Mohammed Alsuwaidi earned silver within the 69 kg class. Shamma Alkalbani received two bronze medals within the 63 kg and open weight classes. The achievement marked a serious milestone for the group and positioned the UAE among the many prime jiu-jitsu nations.
The 2025 version of the World Video games in Chengdu will convey collectively round 5,000 athletes from 118 international locations, competing in 34 totally different sports activities between August 7 and 17.