Abu Dhabi World Jiu-Jitsu Festival ends on high note

Описание: The Abu Dhabi World Jiu-Jitsu Festival concluded marking one of the standout events of the seventeenth edition of the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship. Kids from various clubs and academies around the world wrapped up the third and final day of Festival competitions, delivering strong performances that showed the promising future of the sport.

The closing day of the Festival last saturday also included the awarding of the top academies. Kazakhstan Team finished at the top of the medal table, Russia’s Gymnasium Team placed second, and FAB Jiu-Jitsu Academy secured third place.

The Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu championship is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, with the participation of more than 10,000 athletes from over 130 countries.

The competitions were attended by a host of dignitaries, including Sheikh Ahmed bin Nasser bin Zayed Al Nahyan; H.E. Abdulmunem Alsayed Mohammed Alhashmi, Chairman of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, President of the Ju-Jitsu Asian Union and Senior Vice President of the Jiu-Jitsu International Federation; H.E. Mohamed Salem Al Dhaheri, Vice Chairman of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation; H.E. Abdullah Abdul-Ali Al-Humaidan, Secretary-General of the Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination; H.E. Masood Rahma Al Masood, Treasurer of the Abu Dhabi Chamber; H.E. Tariq Ahmed Al Masood, Chairman of Maryah Community Bank; H.E. Mohammed Bin Dalmouj Al Dhaheri, UAEJJF Board Member; and Fahad Ali Al Shamsi, Secretary General of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation.

H.E. Abdullah Abdul-Ali Al-Humaidan praised the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation for organising a global event that brings together children and families from around the world in an atmosphere that reflects the values and spirit of the UAE community.

He said: “The goals of the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship align with the vision of Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination in empowering individuals and supporting inclusive society. The event also supports the goals of the Year of the Community, which focuses on developing a stronger society and strengthening values of belonging, giving and unity across society.

“Watching children compete with enthusiasm and confidence shows the real meaning of sport. It helps build character, teaches commitment and belonging, and shapes a generation that values determination, teamwork and the desire to succeed.”