EMIRATIS DOMINATE 10TH JIU-JITSU C’SHIP
ABU DHABI: His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has attended part of the inal round of the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-jitsu Championship 2018, which drew local and international players from different parts of the world at Mubadala Arena, Zayed Sports City, here.
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed attended the Parajiu-jitsu Championship running parallel with the 10th international championship along with a number of his grandsons and witnessed the victories achieved by the youngsters participating in the international sports event.
He commended the determination of the young players to bring victories to themselves and their parents, in this global sport, paying tribute to the support provided by their families for them to get this winning edge and live such moments of glory.
Accompanied by his grandchildren, Sheikh Mohamed took a tour of the arena, witnessing live matches in the family-oriented environment and then proceeded to crown winners from the male kids (4-17) all belts category.
International spectators who have gathered in Abu Dhabi from around the world witnessed athletes competing for the top spot across the male kids (4-7) all belts category, (40 and above) Blue, Purple, Brown and Black belts for Masters 3 and 4 male and Master 1 female categories.
Held under the patronage of Sheikh Mohamed, the 10th Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-jitsu Championship is being organised by the UAE Jiu-jitsu Federation (UAEJJF).
A total of 238 gold, 232 silver and 272 bronze medals were handed to the winners in the U-18 category while the Above 18 and Para Jiujitsu championships included 71 gold medals, 68 silver and 11 bronze medals.
Abdulmonem Al Hashemi, Chairman of the UAE Jiu-jitsu Federation, expressed his gratitude to Sheikh Mohamed for gracing the Championship with his presence and on behalf of the UAEJJF thanked His Highness for his constant support towards Jiu-jitsu.
He further complemented His Highness for being a role model for participating players from the UAE and abroad. The UAEJJF is celebrating 10 years of achievement which would not have been possible without His Highness’s utmost attention towards the sport.
He said, “The visit of His Highness is an invitation for athletes to excel during the Championship, as well as a line of motivation to be the best version of themselves.
“It is an honour for us to have His Highness be present among us today, and is a further responsibility for us in the UAE, for this country deserves to achieve continuous successes in this sport as it does in other fields.
“With each passing year Jiu-jitsu continues to grow as a sport in our in community. It continues to receive positive engagement from families and schools in the UAE.”