Abu Dhabi World Jiu-Jitsu Festival Concludes, Celebrating the Next Generation of Champions
The Abu Dhabi World Jiu-Jitsu Festival concluded on Saturday, standing out as one of the headline events of the seventeenth edition of the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship. The three-day festival saw kids from various clubs and academies worldwide deliver impressive performances, underlining the promising future of the sport.
The final day showcased not only spirited competition, but also honored the most outstanding academies. Kazakhstan Team clinched the top spot on the medal table, while Russia’s Gymnasium Team and FAB Jiu-Jitsu Academy secured second and third places, respectively.
This year’s championship was held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, featuring the participation of more than 10,000 athletes from over 130 countries.
Today’s competitions were attended by esteemed dignitaries, including Sheikh Ahmed bin Nasser bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abdulmunem Alsayed Mohammed Alhashmi (Chairman of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, President of the Ju-Jitsu Asian Union, and Senior Vice President of the Jiu-Jitsu International Federation), Mohamed Salem Al Dhaheri (Vice Chairman of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation), Abdullah Abdulali Al Humaidan (Director-General of Zayed Authority for People of Determination), Masood Rahma Al Masood (Treasurer of the Abu Dhabi Chamber), Tariq Ahmed Al Masood (Chairman of Maryah Community Bank), Mohammed Bin Dalmouj Al Dhaheri (UAEJJF Board Member), and Fahad Ali Al Shamsi (Secretary General of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation).
Fahad Ali Al Shamsi commented: “The children we saw on the mat today represent the future. Their participation reflects the Federation’s goal of empowering the next generation through sport. When you see a four-year-old step forward with confidence, you know we are teaching values that will stay with them for life, such as respect, discipline, patience, perseverance and teamwork.
This early stage is the starting point for building a generation that understands the balance between mind and body and has the skills to face challenges with confidence and positivity. Jiu-jitsu gives children a wide space to learn and grow, offering a safe environment where they gain life skills as well as competition experience.”
The Mubadala Arena was packed with families from different nationalities, creating a lively and energetic atmosphere. Their enthusiasm underscored the human side of sports and highlighted its vital role in strengthening family and community bonds.
Now that the kids’ competitions have wrapped up, the focus shifts to tomorrow’s start of the Abu Dhabi World Youth Jiu-Jitsu Championship, continuing the excitement of the seventeenth edition. Top talents from around the world will compete, bringing passion and thrill to this international sporting stage.
Team V.4-EM-UAE
