FUJAIRAH: The sixth round of the second edition of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship concluded on Sunday evening at the Zayed Sports Complex in Fujairah, with Baniyas Club taking top spot in the three-day competition.
The last day saw matches in the categories of children under the age of 12.
The final overall standing saw the Sharjah Self-Defense Sports Club finish second and Al-Ain Jiu-Jitsu Club third.
Fahad Ali Al-Shamsi, secretary-general of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, said that the championship’s continued success reflects the organization’s mission to support clubs and academies across the emirates and to produce athletes who can represent the national team in global competitions.
He added: “This championship, which bears a name dear to our hearts, brings together various segments of society, players, families, and jiu-jitsu enthusiasts, in interactive settings that strengthen communal bonds and uphold the values on which this sport is founded: commitment, discipline, and teamwork. It also helps to establish sport as an essential component of a healthy and balanced lifestyle.”
