Abu dhabi: The UAE continued its impressive performances at the UAE National Jiu-Jitsu Championship, reinforcing its position at the top of the overall countries' standings at the conclusion of the second day of competition held at Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi.
According to Emirates News Agency, the contests featured the Kids, Infant, and Junior divisions for both boys and girls. The UAE led the countries ranking with 242,940 points, ahead of Brazil in second place with 72,500 points, while Russia secured third place with 43,400 points. This underlines the UAE's continued excellence in the sport.
In the academies standings, Commando Group maintained first place with 56,850 points, followed by M.O.D UAE with 32,000 points, while ADMA ranked third with 23,050 points. The event was attended by key figures such as Abdulmunem Alsayed Mohammed Al Hashemi, Chairman of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, and other notable officials.
Mohammed Salem Al Dhaheri, Vice Chairman of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, emphasized that the Kids, Infant, and Junior divisions are integral to the federation's long-term strategy. He noted that these divisions form the foundation of the athlete development pathway and play a vital role in preparing the next generation of champions.
The championship is set to conclude on Sunday with competitions for the Youth and Teen divisions, alongside professional contests for purple, brown, and black belt athletes. High-level action is expected across all categories as the event wraps up.