Baniyas and Sharjah Self-Defence crowned champions at Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship

Baniyas and Sharjah Self-Defence crowned champions at Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship
The Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship wrapped at Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi at the weekend. (UAEJJF)
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Updated 13 October 2025
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Baniyas and Sharjah Self-Defence crowned champions at Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship

Baniyas and Sharjah Self-Defence crowned champions at Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship
  • The eighth and final round of the season in Abu Dhabi concluded the second edition of the tournament on Sunday

ABU DHABI: The second edition of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship concluded on Sunday here at Mubadala Arena in Zayed Sports City, with Baniyas Jiu-Jitsu Club crowned champions in the Gi category and Sharjah Self-Defence Sports Club taking the No-Gi title.

The three-day final round had the record participation of more than 2,500 athletes competing from 11 to 17 years of age, adults, and masters.

Baniyas Jiu-Jitsu Club were crowned Best Academy – Gi (Season 2025), followed by Al-Jazira Jiu-Jitsu Club in second place and Al-Ain Jiu-Jitsu Club in third.

In the No-Gi division, Sharjah Self-Defence Sports Club claimed first place, with Al-Ain Jiu-Jitsu Club and M.O.D UAE finishing second and third respectively.

Mohamed Salem Al-Dhaheri, vice chairman of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, said: “What has been achieved over eight rounds reflects the clear vision and the limitless  support of our wise leadership for the sports sector, as well as the tremendous efforts of clubs and academies to elevate the level of jiu-jitsu in the UAE.

“This championship has evolved into a national platform for shaping future champions and reinforcing the country’s leadership in the sport. It is an honor today to celebrate the talents who form the foundation for future success stories, God willing.”


Yamal set for Spain return in World Cup qualifiers

Yamal set for Spain return in World Cup qualifiers
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Yamal set for Spain return in World Cup qualifiers

Yamal set for Spain return in World Cup qualifiers
A groin problem kept Yamal sidelined for Spain’s games against Georgia and Bulgaria
Spain are top of Group E with automatic qualification for next year’s World Cup in their grasp

MADRID: Lamine Yamal returned to the Spain squad named Friday after injury forced Barcelona’s young star to miss last month’s World Cup qualifiers.
A groin problem kept Yamal sidelined for Spain’s games against Georgia and Bulgaria.
But after recovering from a groin injury and returning to club duty, Yamal is back in the reckoning to face Georgia on November 15 in Tbilisi followed by Turkiye in Seville three days later.
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Fabian Ruiz is also fit again after recovering from a leg injury suffered in the 2-1 Champions League defeat of Barcelona at the start of October.
Spain, the European champions, are top of Group E, with automatic qualification for next year’s World Cup in their grasp.
While Yamal returns to national duty, Spain coach Luis de la Fuente will be missing his Barca teammate Pedri.
Also out of contention with injury are Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal, Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams, and Atletico Madrid defender Robin Le Normand.