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- Sharjah Self-Defense Sports Club finished second and MOD UAE was third at Zayed Sports Complex in Fujairah
FUJAIRAH: Al-Ain Jiu-Jitsu Club has claimed the top spot on the final day of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship — Round 4 (Gi) at Zayed Sports Complex.
Sharjah Self-Defense Sports Club finished second and MOD UAE third.
With the fourth round over, Al-Ain Jiu-Jitsu Club leads the overall Gi rankings, followed by Sharjah Self-Defense Sports Club in second place and Baniyas Jiu-Jitsu Club in third.
After securing victory on Sunday night, Al-Ain Club coach Zayed Obaid Al-Kaabi said: “The competition today was tough, still our athletes showed great skill and tactics. We aim to achieve strong results and compete for the top spot in the championship. Our team, with 250 male and female athletes, is eager for the final round, where we’ll push harder with even more athletes.”
The final day had seen 800 athletes take part in the boys U-14 and U-16 divisions.
Mohamed Hussain Al-Marzooqi, director of marketing and corporate communications at the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, said: “His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, crown prince of Abu Dhabi and chairman of the Abu Dhabi executive council, attended the championship yesterday, and his presence had a significant impact on the event, the organizers and the athletes. It inspired the athletes to push even harder in future competitions. His highness watched some of the matches, met with the athletes, and took photos with them. This visit reflects the strong support and attention that our leadership continues to give to the sport of jiu-jitsu.
“The championship’s success over its four rounds is in line with the goals of our sponsors, who have been crucial to its achievements,” he added. “We’re proud of how jiu-jitsu has become part of our culture, and our athletes are building a lasting legacy. Their hard work preparing for the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship really showed in their determination and competitive spirit. We’re excited to see our local talent continue to thrive on the global stage.”
Theyab Mohammed Almessabi, an Al-Ain Jiu-Jitsu Club athlete who won gold in the 34 kg white-belt category for U-14s, said: “I’m really happy to win my first gold medal and earn more points for my club. I had won silver in the third round of the championship in Sharjah, so this feels great. I want to thank my family for always supporting me, and my coaches and teammates at Al-Ain club.”