KUUMAR SHYAM (ABU DHABI)
Baniyas Jiu-Jitsu Club secured its second consecutive Gi title, while Sharjah Self-Defence Sports Club claimed a third straight No-Gi crown as the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship concluded at Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi.
His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Community-Managed Virtual Authority, attended the closing ceremony on Sunday and awarded the winners.
The final day of the eighth round featured the Under-12, Under-14 and Under-16 categories. The season comprised five Gi and three No-Gi rounds across the UAE, with winners decided by cumulative points.
In the Gi standings, Baniyas finished ahead of second-placed Al Jazira Jiu-Jitsu Club and Palms Sports - Team 777 in third. Sharjah Self-Defence topped the No-Gi standings, followed by ADMA and Palms Sports - Team 777.
Mohamed Al Dhaheri, Vice Chairman of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation, said: "The level of competition this season shows how clubs and academies continue to improve. The points system rewards teams that perform consistently throughout the season."
Salem Al Kathiri, Chairman of Baniyas Sports Games Company, said: "We are proud to win the Gi title for the second season in a row. Our team performed consistently against strong opponents."
Ahmed Al Jarwan, Chairman of Sharjah Self-Defence Sports Club, said: "Winning our third consecutive No-Gi title shows the strength of our management and training plans. Winning three titles in a row shows what we can achieve when everyone at the club works together."