His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, witnessed the conclusion of the fifth and final round of the Khalid bin Mohammed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship for the 2024 season, which was held at the “Mubadala Arena” in the capital, Abu Dhabi.
His Highness crowned the winners of the suit and non-suit categories, honoring the clubs and academies that performed exceptionally and demonstrated a high competitive spirit throughout the first edition of this tournament, which included five rounds held in various emirates of the country.
His Highness honored the winning team in the suit category from Al Ain Sports Club, and the winning team in the non-suit category from the Sharjah Mixed Martial Arts Club. His Highness also met with a number of representatives of the tournament’s sponsors, praising His Highness for their role in encouraging and nurturing sports talent to continue the path of sporting excellence, and supporting various events. Major sports at the emirate and state levels.
His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan stressed the importance of this tournament in highlighting young national talents in the sport of jiu-jitsu, and its contribution to enabling players to acquire skills and experience, and completing the country’s achievements on the global stage.
His Highness congratulated the winners of the tournament, praising their high standards and strong performance that reflects their determination and persistence to achieve success.
His Highness stressed that such tournaments contribute to strengthening the sports scene in the country and consolidating Abu Dhabi’s position as a leading destination for embracing and creating champions.
For his part, the President of the Emirati and Asian Federations and the First Vice President of the International Jiu-Jitsu Federation, Abdul Moneim Al Hashemi, said: “We extend our sincere thanks and gratitude to His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for his great support and his continued interest in sports, which reflects the vision of the wise leadership in advancing this sport. “Because of the pivotal role it plays in promoting physical and mental health, consolidating noble values, and raising the nation’s flag in various forums.”
He pointed out that “this enlightened vision is not limited only to completing the process of achievements, but extends to building a conscious and sustainable society that takes sport as a basis for comprehensive renaissance and strengthening the state’s position in various fields.”
It is noteworthy that the Khalid bin Mohammed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship witnessed, in its first edition, a remarkable public turnout and strong fights in various age groups, as its competitions were held over five rounds, including two in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, and three in each of Dubai, Sharjah and Fujairah.
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