ABU DHABI, 27th June, 2024 (WAM) — The UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation has announced that the first round of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship will be held at Mubadala Arena in Zayed Sports City from June 28 – 30.
The three-day event marks the beginning of the five-round championship, which will include competitions across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, and Fujairah throughout 2024, featuring kids, youth, adults, and masters categories. Three rounds will be for the Gi category, while two rounds will be for the no-Gi category.
With registration closed for the first round, an unprecedented 3,000 athletes aged 4–30 from various clubs and academies are set to compete in different belt and weight categories. Athletes will vie for medals and cash prizes totaling over AED1.5 million, culminating in the championship title in the final round in December. A comprehensive ranking system is in place to recognise athletes and clubs based on their performance in all rounds of the championship.
Friday, the first day of the event, will feature competitions for men and women in U18, adults, and masters categories. The second day will focus on kids’ categories, as well as girls in U12, U14, and U16 categories. The first-round competitions will conclude on Sunday, the third day, with boys in U12, U14, and U16-category competitions.
“The launch of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship represents a significant step in cementing the UAE’s leadership in promoting and developing the jiu-jitsu sport,” said Mohamed Salem Al Dhaheri, Vice Chairman of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation. “The championship highlights promising talents and provides a unique platform for all athletes to showcase and refine their skills.
“The Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship, reflects the UAE leadership’s limitless support for jiu-jitsu, providing all necessary elements for athletes to achieve excellence locally, regionally, and internationally. It also marks a new chapter of the Federation’s cooperation with partners and sponsors, contributing strongly to the continued advancement of jiu-jitsu, expanding the base of practitioners in Emirati society, and instilling the noble values the sport is known for among emerging generations. The championship, bearing a name dear to our hearts, motivates athletes and encourages them to strive for excellence in training, ensuring the presence of successive generations of champions who can raise the UAE flag in international forums.” It
