Sharjah Self-Defense Dominates Second Round of Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship
The second round of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship took place at Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai on Sunday. The event, organized by the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, featured No-Gi competitions and saw athletes from top clubs and academies compete in various categories, including Youth, Adults, and Masters.
Sharjah Self-Defense Sports Club emerged victorious, followed closely by M.O.D UAE in second place and Al-Ain Jiu-Jitsu Club in third. The championship follows a comprehensive ranking system that recognizes clubs and athletes based on performance and results across the five-round series.
Sheikh Suhail bin Butti Suhail Al-Maktoum, executive director of the sports development sector at the General Authority of Sports, praised the event's organization and level of competition. He expressed pride in the UAE's progress in jiu-jitsu and recognized the efforts of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation in solidifying the country's global leadership in the sport.
Mohamed Salem Al-Dhaheri, vice chairman of the UAEJJF, highlighted the success of the second round and attributed it to support from the UAE's leadership. He noted that the championship encourages clubs to invest in talent and provides young athletes with competitive experiences.