UAE Team Wins Seven Medals on Day 2 of Jiu-Jitsu World Championship in Greece

The UAE Jiu-Jitsu National Team, backed by Mubadala Investment Company, achieved outstanding success on Day 2 of the Jiu-Jitsu World Championship in Heraklion, Greece, bringing home a total of seven medals. This impressive performance included two gold, three silver, and two bronze medals, showcasing the strength and skill of the UAE’s athletes on the world stage.

Gold Medals

• Omar Al Suwaidi (56 kg) and Khaled Al Shehhi (62 kg) each took home a gold medal in their respective weight categories. Their victories reflect the culmination of months of rigorous training and preparation, setting a high standard for the UAE in the global competition.

Silver Medals

• Balqees Abdul Karim (45 kg), Zayed Alkatheeri (56 kg), and Mohammed Al Suwaidi (69 kg) earned silver medals, further contributing to the UAE’s successful medal haul. These athletes demonstrated remarkable skill and resilience, pushing their limits in highly competitive matches.

Bronze Medals

• Aysha Al Shamsi (45 kg) and Maitha Shraim (48 kg) secured bronze medals, adding to the UAE’s tally and proving their abilities in a tough international field.

Acknowledgment and Gratitude
Fahad Ali Al Shamsi, Secretary-General of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, expressed his gratitude to the wise leadership of the UAE, acknowledging its pivotal role in preparing and supporting the national team for such prestigious international events. He praised both the male and female athletes for their hard work and focus, which have strengthened the team’s chances of defending their championship title.

Focus on Preparation and Support
Al Shamsi emphasized that the athletes’ success is a direct result of the intensive training camps, which refined their technical skills and enhanced their mental and physical capabilities. The Federation’s commitment to developing top international-level champions was also highlighted.

Athletes’ Reflections on Their Achievements

• Omar Al Suwaidi dedicated his gold medal to the UAE leadership, the people, and the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, thanking everyone who supported him throughout his journey. He expressed that this victory was the outcome of hard work and is part of the team’s continued focus on securing more titles.
• Khaled Al Shehhi, upon winning gold, shared his happiness, expressing that hearing the UAE national anthem play during the medal ceremony was an unforgettable moment of pride.

Additional UAE athletes competed in the competition’s additional classes, which included the women’s 57 kg and 63 kg and men’s 77 kg and 85 kg divisions of the sport. As they strive for further wins and to keep their position as the sport’s top, the UAE team’s impressive performance thus far suggests that their championship success will continue.