Abu Dhabi Grand Slam final round to take place in the emirate
16 May 2025 19:42
ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)The final round of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam will take place from May 16-18, 2025, at Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi. Organised by Abu Dhabi Jiu Jitsu Pro and UAE Jiu Jitsu Federation, the event will conclude the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam for the 2024-2025 season, which has taken place in numerous cities worldwide, including Istanbul, Rio de Janeiro, Miami, Tokyo, Beijing, Rome, Moscow and London.
The Abu Dhabi Grand Slam final round attracted Abu Dhabi Jiu Jitsu Pro top-ranked jiu-jitsu athletes, who were honoured for their outstanding performance throughout the season, reflecting the event's status as one of the world's premier jiu-jitsu events and consolidating Abu Dhabi's position as a global jiu-jitsu capital.
Source: Aletihad - Abu Dhabi
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