FUJAIRAH: Round 3 of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship (No-Gi) concluded on Sunday with Sharjah Self-Defense Sports Club top of the medal standings.
They were followed by Palms Sports – Team 777 in second place and M.O.D UAE in third after the second and final day of the event at Zayed Sports Complex in Fujairah, which saw competitions in the U-18, Adults and Masters divisions.
Mohamed Salem Al-Dhaheri, UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation vice chairman, said: “The competitions showed the strong level of jiu-jitsu in the UAE. The performances by athletes across different categories, from youth to masters, show how athletes continue to develop at every stage. The level we are seeing comes from the ongoing work between the federation and clubs, with a focus on proper preparation and helping athletes adapt to different styles of competition.”
He added the championship continued to strengthen jiu-jitsu as a key national sport by providing a strong competitive environment to develop athletes and prepare them to represent the UAE at regional and international events.
Mariam Al-Matrooshi, deputy director of the Fujairah Finance Department, said: “The strong attendance for today’s competitions shows the growing popularity of jiu-jitsu and the interest in the competitions. Hosting events like this in Fujairah helps strengthen the connection between the community and the sport.”
Meanwhile Omran Al Mazmi, Sharjah Self-Defense Sports Club athlete and gold medalist in the U-18 46 kg division, said: “I have taken part in more than 10 rounds of the championship and have won six gold medals so far. What stands out is the level of competition and the number of participants. I have been practicing jiu-jitsu for two years and spend a lot of time on it because of its importance and benefits.”
