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CairoScene
7 days ago
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- CairoScene
UAE Jiu-Jitsu Team Wins Gold & Two Silvers at World Games Chengdu 2025
The 12th edition of the World Games is being held in Chengdu, China, from August 7th to the 17th, bringing together nearly 5,000 athletes from 118 countries. Aug 12, 2025 The UAE jujitsu national team claimed three medals on the second day of the World Games Chengdu 2025, with standout performances in multiple weight divisions. Saeed Al Kubaisi secured gold in the under-85kg category after overcoming opponents from Portugal, South Korea, and Saudi Arabia. Mehdi Al Awlaki earned silver in the under-77kg division, while Mohammed Al Suwaidi took silver in the under-69kg division. The 12th edition of the World Games is being held in Chengdu, China, from August 7th to the 17th, bringing together nearly 5,000 athletes from 118 countries across 34 sports.
Khaleej Times
12-08-2025
- Sport
- Khaleej Times
UAE jiu-jitsu team end World Games campaign with four medals
The UAE Jiu-Jitsu National Team on Tuesday closed its campaign at the World Games in Chengdu, China, with a total of four medals, following Mohammed Al Suwaidi's bronze in the men's open weight division on the final day of its competition. Al Suwaidi, who had already secured silver in the men's 69 kg division on Monday, added to the UAE's tally, which now stands at one gold, two silver, and one bronze. The UAE's four medals at this major global event came courtesy of Saeed Al Kubaisi, who won gold in the men's -85kg division; Mehdi Al Awlaki, who took silver in the men's -77kg category; and Mohammed Al Suwaidi, who earned silver in the -69kg division and bronze in the open weight competition. Yousef Abdullah Al Batran, Board Member of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, said, 'We are proud of the performance of our athletes at the World Games, where they faced some of the biggest names in jiu-jitsu on the international stage. They demonstrated great skill, focus, and determination. 'Returning with a strong medals tally from a world-class championship reflects the depth of talent within the team, the dedication of the coaching and technical staff, and the support provided by the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation to ensure our athletes are ready to take on the toughest challenges. These results reaffirm the UAE's position as a leading power in the global jiu-jitsu landscape.' Mohammed Al Suwaidi said the event was a great learning experience. 'I came into this championship aiming for gold, but in the end, every participation is an opportunity to learn and improve," Al Suwaidi said. "Standing on the podium with the UAE flag is a great honour and a motivation to work even harder to deliver the best. This experience has strengthened my determination to achieve even more in the future.' Helder Medeiros, coach of the UAE national team, said: 'This has been an outstanding campaign for the team. The athletes showcased high-level technical skills and strong mental resilience, adapting their strategies to different opponents throughout the competition. Winning four medals at a championship of this calibre is a fantastic achievement, and we will build on this experience to aim for even greater results in upcoming international events.'
Web Release
12-08-2025
- Sport
- Web Release
Three medals for UAE jiu-jitsu champions at World Games Chengdu 2025
The heroes of the jiu-jitsu national team succeeded in winning three medals in the competitions of the second day of the World Games Chengdu 2025. Saeed Al Kubaisi claimed gold in the under-85kg division after a series of strong bouts against opponents from Portugal, South Korea, and Saudi Arabia. Mehdi Al Awlaki won silver in the under-77kg division, while Mohammed Al Suwaidi earned silver in the under-69kg division. Considered a global showpiece for sports yet to be included in the Olympic Games, the 12th edition of the World Games, which runs in the Chinese city from Aug 7 to 17, 2025, features nearly 5,000 athletes from 118 countries competing across 34 sports, making it one of the most prominent international sporting events. H.E. Mohamed Salem Al Dhaheri, Vice Chairman of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, said: 'Jiu-jitsu in the UAE has proven its excellence and its ability to succeed at every opportunity, supported by the sport's continued growth and the achievements of our national team on both continental and global stages. Our athletes have consistently made the nation proud in regional and international arenas, and today's result is even more significant given the presence of top-ranked competitors from around the world. This success is the result of the Federation's ongoing efforts and initiatives to prepare our athletes to perform at the highest level.' Gold medallist Saeed Al Kubaisi said: 'I entered the championship confident in my ability to win gold, as it's the natural result of the hard work and intensive training we've put in over recent months. I want to thank the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation for the support they have given us, helping us reach this stage and make our mark at a global event of this scale.' Mehdi Al Awlaki said: 'The final was tough, but I never gave up and kept pushing until the last second because my goal was gold. I'm happy to take silver in such an important championship, and I'm confident there is more to come.' Tomorrow, Tuesday, Emirati athletes will compete in the open weight division, with Mehdi Al Awlaki, Saeed Al Kubaisi, and Mohammed Al Suwaidi in the men's category, and Asma Alhosani, Shamsa Al Amri, and Shamma Al Kalbani in the women's category.
ARN News Center
12-08-2025
- Sport
- ARN News Center
UAE jiu-jitsu champions win 3 medals at World Games Chengdu
UAE national jiu-jitsu players have won three medals on the second day of the World Games Chengdu 2025. Saeed Al Kubaisi struck gold in the under-85kg division against several from competitors from Portugal, South Korea and Saudi Arabia, while Mehdi Al Awlaki won silver in the under-77kg division. Mohammed Al Suwaidi earned silver in the under-69kg division. The 12th edition of the World Games, which runs in the Chinese city from August 7 to 17, features nearly 5,000 athletes from 118 countries competing across 34 sports, making it one of the most prominent international sporting events. Highlighting the significance of the sport in the UAE, Mohamed Salem Al Dhaheri, Vice Chairman of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation added that 'Jiu-jitsu in the UAE has proven its excellence and its ability to succeed at every opportunity, supported by the sport's continued growth and the achievements of our national team on both continental and global stages". The national team will continue to compete next in the open weight division, with Al Awlaki, Al Kubaisi and Al Suwaidi in the men's category, and Asma Alhosani, Shamsa Al Amri and Shamma Al Kalbani in the women's category.
Arab News
12-08-2025
- Sport
- Arab News
UAE jiu-jitsu athletes claim three medals at World Games Chengdu 2025
CHENGDU: Three UAE Jiu-Jitsu National Team athletes have succeeded in winning medals on the second day of the World Games Chengdu 2025. For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport Saeed Al-Kubaisi claimed gold in the under-85kg division after a series of strong bouts against opponents from Portugal, South Korea and Saudi Arabia. Mehdi Al-Awlaki won silver in the under-77kg division, while Mohammed Al-Suwaidi earned silver in the under-69kg division. Considered a global showpiece for sports yet to be included in the Olympic Games, the 12th World Games, which runs in the Chinese city from Aug. 7-17, features nearly 5,000 athletes from 118 countries competing across 34 sports, making it one of the most prominent international sporting events. Mohamed Salem Al-Dhaheri, vice chairman of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, said: 'Jiu-jitsu in the UAE has proven its excellence and its ability to succeed at every opportunity, supported by the sport's continued growth and the achievements of our national team on both continental and global stages. Our athletes have consistently made the nation proud in regional and international arenas, and today's result is even more significant given the presence of top-ranked competitors from around the world. This success is the result of the federation's ongoing efforts and initiatives to prepare our athletes to perform at the highest level.' Gold medallist Al-Kubaisi said: 'I entered the championship confident in my ability to win gold, as it's the natural result of the hard work and intensive training we've put in over recent months. I want to thank the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation for the support they have given us, helping us reach this stage and make our mark at a global event of this scale.' Meanwhile, Al-Awlaki said: 'The final was tough, but I never gave up and kept pushing until the last second because my goal was gold. I'm happy to take silver in such an important championship, and I'm confident there is more to come.' On Tuesday, Emirati athletes will compete in the open weight division, with Al-Awlaki, Al-Kubaisi and Al-Suwaidi in the men's category, and Asma Alhosani, Shamsa Al-Amri and Shamma Al-Kalbani in the women's category.
