FUJAIRAH: Round 3 of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship (No-Gi) got underway on Saturday at Zayed Sports Complex in Fujairah, with competition between top clubs and academies from cross the UAE at U12, U14 and U16 level.
Sharjah Self-Defence Sports Club finished top of the medal standings on the opening day, followed by Palms Sports — Team 777 in second place and ADMA in third.
Yousef Abdullah Al-Batran, board member of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, said: “The matches on the first day of the championship showed the high technical level of the athletes. It shows that success is not only about basic skills but also about how well athletes manage the match, including timing and decision-making.
“This progress can be seen across all age groups and reflects the work being done by clubs,” he added. “The championship also highlights the important role of families, who were present across the arena, as their support directly helps athletes improve and develop.”
Sheikha Saeed Al-Kaabi, memeber of the Federal National Council, added: “The Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship shows the strong efforts of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation in developing the sport and promoting its values in the community by organising competitions that give athletes in all categories the chance to compete and improve.”
Meanwhile Abdullah Al-Kindi from Baniyas Club, who won gold in the U14 37 kg division, said: “The competition was strong and required full focus from start to finish, especially in No-Gi matches, which are faster. I focused on reading my opponent and sticking to my plan.
“Having my family in the stands gave me extra motivation and confidence. Their support helps me perform better and learn from every match.”
Round 3 will continue on Sunday with competitions in the U18, Adults and Masters divisions.
