The curtain got here down as we speak on the inaugural version of the Abu Dhabi World Grappling Championship 2025, held over three days at ADNEC Centre Al Ain. Emirati golf equipment delivered a robust assertion, sweeping the highest three positions within the championship.
Organised by Worldwide Imaginative and prescient Sports activities Administration (IVSM), the championship featured thrilling matches and high-level competitors, drawing a big crowd and greater than 1,000 athletes from over 60 international locations to the Al Ain Area.
The ultimate day noticed the end result {of professional} class matches, with standout performances energising the group. The UAE’s Commando Group topped the standings within the division, adopted by ADMA Worldwide in second place and M.O.D UAE in third. Winners have been awarded medals and money prizes on the conclusion of the occasion.
This initiative was held in partnership with the Division of Tradition and Tourism Abu Dhabi and below the umbrella of Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Professional (AJP).
In attendance on the ultimate day and taking part within the awards ceremony have been Sheikh Tarik bin Faisal Al Qassimi, Saeed Al Dhaheri, Vacation spot Administration Division Director on the Division of Tradition and Tourism Abu Dhabi, and Tareq Al Bahri, Normal Supervisor of Worldwide Imaginative and prescient Sports activities Administration.
Tareq Al Bahri, Normal Supervisor of IVSM, stated: “This yr, we succeeded in delivering an distinctive version of the Abu Dhabi World Grappling Championship by attracting top-tier worldwide athletes to the Al Ain Area and organising professional-level matches that replicate Abu Dhabi’s standing because the world capital of jiu-jitsu. We thank all our supporting companions and the followers whose presence performed an important function in making this occasion a hit.
“We promise to proceed delivering high-calibre grappling championships that elevate the game and assist uncover new expertise at each the native and world ranges.
“By this championship, we goal to cement Abu Dhabi and the Al Ain Area as world locations for world-class sporting occasions, whereas increasing curiosity in grappling throughout all age teams. In future editions, we stay up for rising the occasion additional, each by way of participation and organisational excellence, so it continues to fulfill the expectations of athletes and spectators alike.”
Pouya Rahmani of Group Nogueira Dubai, who gained gold within the Males’s Grappling / 18+ / Professionals / 125kg division, stated: “I really feel superb. That is my first world title in grappling as a black belt, and it means quite a bit to me. It’s been an extended journey, and at last profitable this medal is extremely satisfying. My remaining match was towards Haitham Redha. I misplaced to him the final time, and he’s a powerful fighter, however I managed to take the victory this time. Thanks, Abu Dhabi. Thanks, Al Ain.”
Caroline Vinhaes of Piramide Grappling Affiliation, who claimed gold within the Girls’s 18+ / Professionals / 55kg division, added: “I actually loved the championship. It’s superb to have a event devoted particularly to grappling. The whole lot in regards to the expertise has been excellent, from the organisation to the variety of contributors and the way in which we have been handled all through. I’m undoubtedly wanting ahead to coming again and competing once more.”
Over the course of three days, the championship featured competitions throughout the skilled, masters, newbie and youth classes. The spectacular attendance and worldwide participation reaffirm the occasion’s rising standing as a premier grappling competitors within the area and on the worldwide sports activities calendar.