ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)
Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Court, has attended the opening of the 18th Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship at Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi.
Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, the championship is taking place until November 21, bringing together more than 10,000 athletes from 130 countries.
Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan observed part of the opening day’s competitions in the amateur division and presented awards to a number of winners.
He also honoured UAE athletes Asma Al Hosani and Hind Alhashmi, winners of the Fatima Bint Mubarak Women Sports Awards, and congratulated them on their achievements.
The opening ceremony was attended by Sheikh Hamdan bin Sultan bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, Director of International Events at the Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC); Dr Abdulla Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy; Shamis Al Dhaheri, Chairman of the Department of Community Development; Hamad Al Mazrouei, Undersecretary of the Department of Economic Development; Dr Mohamed Al Zaabi, Undersecretary of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi; UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation officials Chairman, Vice Chairman and board member Abdulmunem Alhashmi, Mohamed Al Dhaheri and Youssel Al Batran respectively; Dr Nasser Al Nuaimi, Secretary-General of Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement; and several other government officials.
The championship continues on November 10, 2026 with the amateur and para jiu-jitsu competitions, followed by the youth divisions from November 11-13, the Abu Dhabi World Jiu-Jitsu Festival from November 14-16 and the masters’ competitions from November 17-18.
The professional competitions will take place from November 19-21, followed by the Abu Dhabi World Jiu-Jitsu Awards ceremony on November 22.