The Junior Mixed Martial Arts Championship, hosted by Shabab Al-Ahly Club in Dubai, concluded today, Saturday, amid a large audience presence, an enthusiastic atmosphere, and strong fights. It witnessed the remarkable brilliance of a group of young talents in light of the wide participation of male and female players from various clubs and academies in the country, aged between… 12 and 17 years old.
The tournament is the second mixed martial arts competition on the agenda of the sports season of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation, as it witnessed the participation of more than 100 male and female players, competing within a number of approved age and weight categories according to the International Federation of the Game.
Today’s fights were characterized by a lot of enthusiasm and competitiveness, and the number of fights reached 62, most of which were decided by submission, which reflects the quality of the competition and the competence of the competitors.
Competitive environment
Mohammed Humaid bin Dalmuj Al Dhaheri, a member of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation, praised the high turnout rates and wide participation in competitions by clubs and academies across the country, thanking the Shabab Al-Ahli Club in Dubai for hosting the tournament in line with the highest international regulatory standards and providing the best competitive environment. For participating athletes.
Al Dhaheri said: “These tournaments represent the cornerstone in developing the level of players, especially as they provide them with an ideal competitive environment that enables them to test their skills against strong players with high technical levels. He stressed that this tournament contributes fundamentally to preparing the players for the upcoming regional and international competitions.” “
He added: “We witnessed high levels of organization and strong competition, which reflects our commitment to providing the best experience for players and fans alike. The success of this edition of the tournament is an indication of the sustainable growth of mixed martial arts in the country.”
World Championship
He explained: “The tournament is an important milestone in refining the talents of our male and female athletes, and preparing them optimally to represent the nation in the World Junior Mixed Martial Arts Championship, which Abu Dhabi will host for the third year in a row next August.”
Solid base
Ahmed Al Janahi, representative of the Dubai Sports Council, praised the federation’s efforts in organizing major sporting events that raise the quality of competitions and contribute to enhancing the country’s leadership in terms of developing sports, revealing and refining talent, and establishing a solid base of stars and champions.”
Al-Janahi praised the great work of the participating clubs and academies in attracting the best training competencies and optimal investment in the budding and junior categories, noting that the expansion of the base of practitioners is the most prominent gain that is reflected in the discovery and refinement of talents to achieve a promising professional career.”
Most prominent players
Yazan Yassin, coach of The Force Sports Academy, said: “We are happy to participate in the mixed martial arts championship for juniors, which brings together under its umbrella a group of the most prominent players on the local scene.
He added: “Our academy participated in the last three editions of the tournament, and we witnessed tangible development one edition after another in terms of organization and the performance of the participants.”
He continued: “We achieved relatively better results compared to previous editions. We participated in this edition with 12 players, and given the increasing numbers joining the academy, we expect this number to double in the future.”
Winning
The player, Hamad Jassim, from ADMA Academy, expressed his happiness at achieving the gold medal in the Junior C category (12-13 years old), 40 kg, and said: “I am overwhelmed with joy at achieving this achievement, especially since the competitions were very competitive, but good preparation and focus helped me achieve the victory.” “I look forward to continuing training and participating in more tournaments.”
Important step
In turn, player Abdullah Andes from the Al-Ahly Youth Academy, who won the gold medal in the Junior B category (14-15 years old) weighing 62 kg, said: “The Junior Mixed Martial Arts Championship is an important step in my career, as it gave me the opportunity to test my skills against the best players in the country.” “Improving my performance and developing my fighting techniques.”
He added: “The preparation for this tournament was intense, as I focused on improving various aspects of my performance, such as physical fitness and combat techniques. Competing here is a unique experience, and participating in such tournaments will help me better prepare for future international tournaments.”
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