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ABU DHABI (WAM)
The Abu Dhabi International Jiu-Jitsu Championship concluded after three days of competition at the Mubadala Arena on Sunday. The season-opener, organised by the Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Professionals (AJP) Tour, featured high technical standards and broad participation across various categories.
The closing day saw contests in the professional and amateur divisions for both men and women. Professional athletes holding purple, brown and black belts competed alongside amateurs holding white and blue belts, including Masters divisions, in bouts characterised by strength and intensity, reflecting the advanced technical performance and high level of readiness of the participants.
The UAE added to their lead in the overall standings, finishing on a total of 140,010 points, ahead of Brazil in second place with 42,680 points, while Colombia ranked third with 22,200 points, once again confirming the UAE’s strong presence in international jiu-jitsu championships.
At the academy level, Commando Group topped the overall rankings with 48,700 points, followed by MoD UAE in second place with 22,975 points, and Palm Sports – Team 777 in third place with 15,025 points, after intense competition over the three championship days.
The final day witnessed the awarding of 264 gold medals, 258 silver medals, and 196 bronze medals. The winners were crowned by Mohammad Al Dhaheri, Vice President of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation.
In the women’s competitions, Al Anoud Al Harbi of Baniyas Jiu-Jitsu Club won the gold medal in the professional purple belt for the under-49kg category, confirming her excellence in the bouts.
“Participating in the Abu Dhabi International Jiu-Jitsu Championship,” she said, “represents an important milestone in my career, and winning the gold medal today reflects the amount of work and preparation that preceded the championship. The competition was strong, and this achievement gives me greater motivation to continue developing and achieving positive results in upcoming events.”
Her clubmate from the men’s section, Hazza Farhan, also bagged gold for Baniyas in the professional brown belt’s -120kg category after an outstanding performance. On his participation, he said: “It is always a real challenge. Winning the gold medal today is a great incentive to continue working and preparing for future championships.”
With its conclusion, the Abu Dhabi International Jiu-Jitsu Championship has further cemented its position as one of the main fixtures on the jiu-jitsu competition calendar, thanks to its high competitive level and its effective role in refining athletes’ skills and strengthening the sport’s presence at both regional and international levels.
