ABU DHABI
\nThe fourth round of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship concluded on Sunday at Mubadala Arena in Zayed Sports City with Baniyas Club taking first place. The final day of action had competitions in the kids and under-12 divisions (Gi category), with final overall standings confirming Al-Jazira Jiu-Jitsu Club in second and Al-Ain Jiu-Jitsu Club taking third.
\nMohamed Humaid Hamad Dalmouj Aldhaheri, board member of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, said the championship \u201creflects the wise leadership\u2019s vision of empowering individuals.\u201d \u201cThe involvement of younger age groups demonstrates the success of our long-term development plans, providing a safe, competitive, and professional environment that nurtures talent and builds a solid foundation for future national champions,\u201d he added.
\n\u201cThe leadership\u2019s continued support, including the directive of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed to double the prize pool, inspires the entire jiu-jitsu community,\u201d he said. \u201cThis sport promotes physical fitness, mental resilience, and values like discipline and respect \u2014 key pillars for a strong society and a sustainable, world-leading nation.\u201d
\nHamad Nasseeb Al-Ahbabi, father of young athlete Matar Al-Ahbabi, said: \u201cAnyone who\u2019s seen my son\u2019s progress in jiu-jitsu understands how much this sport can transform young lives. This championship is about more than medals.
\n\u201cIt\u2019s about building character, values, and confidence. The generous prize initiative from His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed is a clear sign of how much the leadership cares about motivating and supporting the nation\u2019s youth.\u201d
\nThe next round is in August, as jiu-jitsu strengthens its position as one of the UAE\u2019s leading sports.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
ABU DHABI The fourth round of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship concluded on Sunday at Mubadala Arena in Zayed Sports City with Baniyas Club taking first place. The final day of action had competitions in the kids and under-12 divisions (Gi category), with final overall standings confirming Al-Jazira Jiu-Jitsu Club in second […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":487722,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-487711","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-sports"},"yoast_head":"\n