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UAE Jiu-Jitsu Championship Kicks Off in Dubai with Strong Youth Participation

The third Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship has commenced at Dubai's Nad Al Sheba Sports Complex with strong participation from clubs and academies. The first round features No Gi competition across two days, categorizing athletes from under-12 to masters divisions. Federation officials highlight the event's role in instilling discipline and bringing community segments together through sport. Athletes express focused preparation for the competitive bouts, aiming to defend titles and represent their clubs with strong performances.

Key Points: Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship Begins

  • Third edition begins at Nad Al Sheba
  • Features No Gi categories across age groups
  • Aims to develop talent and national sporting identity
  • Athletes prepare to defend titles in competitive environment
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Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship's 3rd edition kicks off in Dubai

The third edition of the UAE jiu-jitsu championship starts in Dubai, featuring athletes from youth to masters categories in a national talent platform.

"The championship contributes to strengthening the values associated with jiu-jitsu - Abdullah Salem Al Zaabi"

Abu Dhabi, January 24

The first round of the third edition of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship begins at the Nad Al Sheba Sports Complex in Dubai, with strong participation from clubs and academies. The championship continues to grow in scale and importance, reinforcing its position as a key platform for jiu-jitsu development across the UAE.

Round 1 will be contested in the No Gi category over two days. Saturday features the U12, U14 and U16 divisions, followed by the U18, Adults and Masters categories on Sunday, bringing together athletes from across age groups in a competitive and well-structured setting.

Abdullah Salem Al Zaabi, Director of Marketing and Corporate Communications at the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, said: "The championship contributes to strengthening the values associated with jiu-jitsu through a competitive environment that supports technical development and instils principles of responsibility and discipline among athletes.

"The wide range of age categories, from youth to Masters, reflects a comprehensive vision of the role of sport in bringing different segments of society together within a unified framework that encourages positive interaction between generations and reinforces sport as an inclusive platform for all."

Hamdan Salem, an athlete from Sharjah Self-Defence Sports Club (U16), said: "Taking part in the first round represents an important start for us as athletes, especially after the successes achieved by the club in previous seasons. We are preparing with strong focus and approach the bouts aiming to deliver performances that reflect the work we put in during training and our commitment to the technical staff's instructions."

He added: "Defending the title is a big responsibility, and we know the competition will be stronger this season. At Sharjah Self-Defence Sports Club, we work as a team and approach every bout with confidence and discipline, with the aim of continuing positive results and representing the club in a way that matches its achievements."

Jiu-jitsu fans are eagerly anticipating the start of the championship, which serves as a leading national platform for discovering talent, developing capabilities and strengthening the UAE's presence on the global jiu-jitsu map, reflecting values of ambition, competition and pride in the nation's sporting identity.

- ANI

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Sarah B
The 'No Gi' category is exciting! It's good to see combat sports getting this level of organization and corporate support. The emphasis on discipline and responsibility through sport is a universal value we can all appreciate.
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Vikram M
As someone who follows MMA, it's heartening to see the grassroots growth of jiu-jitsu in the Gulf. The UAE is building a real ecosystem. Hope Indian promoters and federations take note. We have so much raw wrestling talent in akharas that could be channeled.
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Priya S
Including categories from U12 to Masters is brilliant. Sport truly is for everyone, at every age. The young athlete Hamdan sounds so focused and team-oriented. That's the spirit! đź‘Ź
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Rohit P
While the event is well-organized, the article reads a bit like a PR release. Would love more critical analysis on the actual competition level or how it compares to other regional tournaments. Still, good initiative overall.
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Kavya N
Jai Hind! It's always inspiring to see our neighboring countries excel in sports. The values they mention—discipline, ambition, pride—are what our own traditional sports like Kushti also teach. A good model to learn from.

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