Sheikh Khaled attends jiu-jitsu championship in Fujairah

His Highness Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has attended the fourth round of the Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship, organised by the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, at Zayed Sports Complex in Fujairah, taking place until Oct.13.

Sheikh Khaled attended part of the fourth-round competitions, featuring athletes from the junior, youth, senior and master categories in the Gi competitions, that will conclude tomorrow, Sunday.

He emphasised the significance of organising such events to nurture future champions, attract jiu-jitsu talent, and develop athletes’ skills across all categories, while fostering the UAE’s position as a leading global hub for jiu-jitsu.

 He also highlighted the leadership’s commitment to further advancing jiu-jitsu and supporting promising national talent by providing the necessary resources, state-of-the-art sports facilities, and training expertise, as well as organisinglocal and international championships and sporting events.

Abdulmunem Alsayed Mohammed Al Hashmi, Chairman of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation, President of the Jiu-Jitsu Asian Union, and Senior Vice President of the International Jiu-Jitsu Federation, expressed deep gratitude and appreciation to Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan for his unwavering support and dedication to promoting jiu-jitsu, underscoring that the UAE’s remarkable achievements in jiu-jitsu are the result of the vision and groundwork laid by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE.

He emphasised that Sheikh Khaled’s visit reflects the leadership’s commitment to sports in general and to jiu-jitsu as a way of life, highlighting its crucial role in promoting health and fitness across the UAE and in cultivating a generation of exceptional champions.

 He added: “His Highness’s presence and continued support are powerful motivators for all of us to strive for excellence in empowering youth and providing them with the best competitive environment. We are fully committed to doing whatever it takes to ensure that UAE athletes reach the pinnacle on the global stage and translate the leadership’s support into tangible achievements.”

 The Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship consists of five rounds, with the current round following the previous three held in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah. The earlier rounds attracted large crowds and recorded intense competitions across various categories.

 Meanwhile, M.O.D UAE continued its impressive performance on the second day of the Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship – Round 4 (Gi), taking first place at the Zayed Sports Complex in Fujairah and maintaining its lead for the second straight day. Al Ain Jiu-Jitsu Club secured second place, while Baniyas Jiu-Jitsu Club finished third.

With competitions across the youth and kids categories, the event drew approximately 850 male and female competitors from various clubs and academies throughout the UAE on Saturday. The competitions for the Boys U14 and U16 will be held tomorrow.

The second day of the championship were attended by Abdulmunem Alsayed Mohammed Alhashmi, Chairman of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, President of the Asian Jiu-Jitsu Union, and Senior Vice President of the International Jiu-Jitsu Federation; Ahmed Hamdan Al Zeyoudi, Director of the Office of the Crown Prince of Fujairah; Mohamed Salem Al Dhaheri, Vice Chairman of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation; Yousef Abdullah Al Batran; and Sheikha Al Kaabi, Member of the Federal National Council.

Yousef Abdullah Al Batran said: “Today, we witnessed impressive performances from the young athletes, who demonstrated remarkable determination in a sport that requires both physical strength and a high level of skill. This reflects their talent and the success of our efforts to promote the sport among younger age groups.