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Arab News
28-05-2025
- General
- Arab News
UAE U-21s enjoy success at 9th Asian Jiu-Jitsu Championships
AMMAN: The UAE's U-21s notched up 10 medals in their category on the final day of the 9th Asian Jiu-Jitsu Championships, bringing the team's total for the competition to 22. The Emirati athletes, sponsored by Mubadala Investment Company, gave outstanding performances across the event, winning three gold, two silver and five bronze medals. The gold medalists were Mariam Al-Ali (45kg), Rashed Mohammed Al-Shehhi (56kg) and Ammar Al-Hosani (94kg). Silvers went to Aysha Al-Shamsi (45kg) and Alanood Al-Harbi (48kg), with Alanood Al-Hosani (57kg), Rashid Al-Haimeini (+94kg), Saeed Al-Nuaimi (62kg), Ahmad Andeez (69kg) and Fahad Al-Hammadi (77kg) taking bronze. Several dignitaries attended the event, including Hamad Al-Matrooshi, acting charge d'affaires at the UAE Embassy in Amman, and Khaled Al-Ali and Aisha Al-Shehhi, both members of the UAE diplomatic corps. Yousef Abdullah Al-Batran, of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation board, said: 'This achievement highlights the athletes' technical maturity and mental focus, as well as their ability to succeed against top-level competitors across Asia. Our preparation included both local and international training camps focused on tactical and physical development — something that clearly paid off during the competition.' Rashed Mohammed Al-Shehhi, who won gold in the 56kg division, said he was delighted take such a significant victory. 'The matches were not easy, especially the final, where I faced a highly skilled and experienced opponent. I relied on tactical discipline and exploited my opponent's flaws at vital points. With the coaches' instruction and the rigorous preparation, we underwent, I was able to impose my style and secure the victory,' he said. Fellow gold medalist Mariam Al-Ali added the competition and diverse techniques had been challenging. 'I experienced various technical hurdles that needed me to constantly change my plan, but I was able to transition quickly between offense and defense and employ ground control efficiently,' she said. 'The technical assistance provided by our coaches prior to and throughout the event was critical in building my confidence. This gold medal is just the beginning; my dreams are expanding, and I'll keep working hard to reach even higher levels.'
Arab News
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Arab News
Al-Ain set to host fourth UAE National MMA Championship
ABU DHABI: The UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation will host the fourth UAE National MMA Championship at ADNEC Centre Al-Ain on May 24 and 25. For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport The event is expected to draw around 300 male and female athletes from across the UAE, representing various age categories and clubs. The federation's decision to organize the event in Al-Ain Region is part of an initiative to popularize mixed martial arts across the UAE. It also seeks to expand the sport's grassroots base and provide a professional setting for young athletes to improve their technical and physical talents. The championship features multiple divisions, including Youth D (ages 10–11), Youth C (ages 12–13), Youth B (ages 14–15), Youth A (ages 16–17), and the adult category (ages 18 and above), offering athletes a platform to compete, improve, and progress toward elite-level representation. Mohammed Jassim Al-Hosani, a member of the federation's Mixed Martial Arts Committee, said: 'The UAE National MMA Championship, which has five rounds throughout the year, is vital to our championship calendar. Its growth in participation and geographic variety highlights the success of our nationwide development initiatives. 'Hosting this round in Al-Ain shows our commitment to inclusivity and equal opportunity for athletes nationwide. With the inclusion of the adults division, the championship's intensity is increased, and athletes are exposed to a variety of competitive methods and skill sets.'
Al Etihad
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Al Etihad
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
