Saudi jiu-jitsu team win 10 medals at World Championship in Greece

The Kingdom’s jiu-jitsu team scoop 3 gold, 3 silver and 4 bronze at event. (SPA)
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Updated 07 November 2024
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Saudi jiu-jitsu team win 10 medals at World Championship in Greece

  • Kingdom’s jiu-jitsu team scoop 3 gold, 3 silver and 4 bronze at event held from Oct. 23 to Nov. 4

RIYADH: The Kingdom’s jiu-jitsu team won 10 medals — three gold, three silver and four bronze — at the World Championship in Crete, Greece, which was held from Oct. 23 to Nov. 4, according to the Saudi Press Agency.

The gold medalists are Mohammed Al-Mukhlis in the under-69 kg category (Masters Division), Omar Nada in the under-94 kg category (Senior Team Division), and Abdullah Nada in the under-85 kg category (Youth Division).

Silver medals were won by Abdulmalik Al-Murdi in the under-62 kg category (Senior Team Division), Elias Banjar in the under-62 kg category (Youth Division), and Waleed Al-Haidari in the under-56 kg category (Youth Division).

Bronze went to Osamah Al-Marwia in the No Gi category, Khaled Habab, who earned two medals in the under-52 kg and No Gi - 52 kg categories (Youth Division), and Hadeel Qadha in the under-57 kg category (Junior Division).

Saudi Jiu-Jitsu Federation CEO Rakan Al-Fehaid thanked the government for supporting the athletes and helping them to achieve success.

The team had played a “significant role in elevating the Kingdom’s name on the global stage,” the report added.


Riyadh set for historic WWE Royal Rumble

Updated 07 January 2026
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Riyadh set for historic WWE Royal Rumble

  • The KAFD spectacle on Jan. 31 will be the first time the event has taken place outside North America

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is gearing up for one of the biggest sports entertainment moments of the decade as WWE returns to Riyadh on Jan. 31 with Royal Rumble.

It will be the first time the event, set to take place at a new, purpose-built venue in King Abdullah Financial District, has been held outside North America.

A blockbuster lineup of WWE Superstars are expected to take part, including Roman Reigns, CM Punk, Cody Rhodes, Drew McIntyre and Brock Lesnar. They are set to be joined by fan favorites Jey Uso, Dominik Mysterio, Gunther and more.

Those who declare themselves for the 30-Man Royal Rumble match will fight for the opportunity to headline in a championship match at WrestleMania.

The Women’s Royal Rumble will include WWE Superstars such as Becky Lynch, Liv Morgan, Tiffany Stratton, Maxxine Dupri and Stephanie Vaquer.

Ahead of Royal Rumble, Riyadh will also host WWE SmackDown on Friday, Jan. 30.