UAE Jiu-Jitsu Team Shines at JJAU West Asia Championship in Jordan

The UAE Jiu-Jitsu National Team clinched 24 medals, including 11 gold, at the JJAU Regional Championship West Asia in Jordan. This accomplishment reflects their recent successes in continental and international events.

Abu Dhabi [UAE], August 3 (ANI/WAM): The UAE Jiu-Jitsu National Team excelled at the JJAU Regional Championship West Asia in Jordan, securing a total of 24 medals, which included 11 gold, 8 silver, and 5 bronze. The team displayed outstanding skill and built upon their recent successes in major continental and international competitions.

Mohamed Salem Al Dhaheri, Vice Chairman of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, expressed his pride in the team's performance and congratulated them for their significant achievements. 'I would like to congratulate our national team players on their strong performance in the JJAU Regional Championship West Asia and their achievement of this large number of gold medals, especially in the adult category,' Al Dhaheri stated. He highlighted that the competition allowed athletes to measure their skills against top-tier competitors, reinforcing the Federation's dedication to competing in all available championships.

The championship, held over two days and organized by the Jordan Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation, attracted 160 athletes from various countries including Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Lebanon, Syria, Palestine, and Jordan. The event featured competitions in multiple categories for adults, under-18s, and under-16s participants.

(With inputs from agencies.)