The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, opened the 16th edition of the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship, which is held at the Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi, and its competitions continue until November 16.
Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan followed some of the competitions, and crowned a number of medal winners, as the tournament in its current edition witnesses wide global participation, attracting more than 9,000 players, both male and female, from 137 countries, of various ages and categories.
He stressed the pivotal role of this prominent sporting event in supporting efforts aimed at continuing to prepare future champions, develop their skills, and enhance their capabilities in the sport of jiu-jitsu at the local and international levels.
The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Chairman of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, pointed out the importance of the tournament in highlighting the continuous efforts made by the UAE in terms of developing the sport of jiu-jitsu and expanding the scope of its practice among members of society, based on the role of this sport in instilling the values of discipline, commitment, and developing the physical and mental capabilities of generations. Rising.
The opening ceremony was attended by the Minister of Sports, Dr. Ahmed Belhoul Al Falasi, the Head of the Department of Education and Knowledge – Abu Dhabi, Sarah Awad Muslim, the President of the Emirati and Asian Federations, the First Vice President of the International Jiu-Jitsu Federation, Abdul Moneim Al-Sayyid Muhammad Al-Hashimi, members of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, and a number of senior officials.
On this occasion, Abdul Moneim Al-Sayyid Mohammed Al Hashemi said: “I extend my sincere thanks and great gratitude to His Highness the President of the State, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, for the unlimited support that their Highnesses provide to sports.” “Jiu-Jitsu, and their sound vision that paved the way for us to progress and advance the sport of Jiu-Jitsu in the country and the world to broad horizons of excellence, and supported the efforts aimed at instilling the values of this noble sport among members of Emirati society in its various segments.”
He added: “The importance of the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship is strengthened year after year in light of the successive successes it achieves and the global interest it enjoys, and this is clearly evident in the increasing demand by athletes to participate in the tournament with each edition, as the tournament provides integrated activities that inspire the younger generation.” And emerging talents, and supports the career of professional athletes, and also contributes to strengthening Abu Dhabi’s position as a global capital for jiu-jitsu and a leading destination for champions and athletes aspiring to achieve glory. The tournament also plays an important role in highlighting the cultural development of the capital, Abu Dhabi, and its rich heritage in front of a global audience of different cultures and ethnicities.”
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