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ABU DHABI (WAM)
The much-anticipated Mother of the Nation Jiu-Jitsu Cup will be held at the Mubarak bin Mohamed Charter School in Abu Dhabi on April 5-6.
Organised by the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, the event will showcase some of the country's most talented female athletes.
This tournament will feature competition across a range of age categories, including U-14, U-16, U-18, and Adults, giving the UAE's top females from clubs and academies nationwide a chance to shine.
Held over two days, the championship offers a platform for leading jiu-jitsu clubs and academies in the UAE to compete for the sought-after title while also presenting an opportunity for girls of varying age groups to exhibit their skills in front of jiu-jitsu enthusiasts.
Secretary-General of the UAEJJF, Fahad Ali Al Shamsi, commented, “The Mother of the Nation Jiu-Jitsu Cup empowers Emirati girls to display their abilities and potentially become part of the national team, contributing to the UAE’s success in regional and global jiu-jitsu competitions.”
Al Wahda Club coach Rafaela Bertolot commended the tournament for its role in preparing athletes for competitions.
A member of the adult team at Al Wahda, Bashayer Al Matrooshi, aimed to win the title this weekend.
She said, “We are up for this moment and further glories,” she said. “I am delighted to compete in this prestigious tournament that reflects the strategic vision of the UAEJJF in empowering women.”
Al-Jazira Club's Dana Ali Albreiki will be competing in the U-18 category. She said her team would participate in the tournament with only one objective – “our goal is to win the title in every possible category.”
The Mother of the Nation Jiu-Jitsu Cup kicks off with qualifying and elimination rounds, before concluding the following day with third place contest and final rounds, as well as the awarding of champions.
In 2023, Baniyas Club claimed the Adults’ title, followed by Al Wahda Club in second place and Al Ain in third. Meanwhile, Al Wahda Club Jiu-Jitsu Academy dominated the U-18 category, with Baniyas Club and Al Ain Club securing second and third, respectively. Baniyas Club also emerged triumphant in the U-16 category, while Al Jazira Club secured the U-14 title.
