Abu Dhabi: The Challenge Jiu-Jitsu Festival is set for a welcome return to the Mubadala Arena in Zayed Sports City from May 26–28, and the excitement is palpable among participants, parents, and fans.
The second of the four festival rounds in the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation’s action-packed season calendar promises to be bigger, better, and more competitive, with players aged 4–17 from various clubs and academies vying for glory and prizes.
Mr. Fahad Ali Al Shamsi, Secretary-General of the UAE and Asian Jiu-Jitsu Federations, shared that “the Challenge Jiu-Jitsu Championship is one of the highlights of our season calendar, as it showcases the best and brightest talents in the country and promotes the sport’s values and principles. We are proud of our young athletes, and we believe that they represent the future of jiu-jitsu in the UAE.”
Mr. Al Shamsi remarked that the Challenge Festival aims to expand the base of practitioners and inspire more people to embrace jiu-jitsu as a way of life.
“We want to create a culture of excellence and sportsmanship where everyone can benefit from the power of jiu-jitsu and the joy of competition. We invite all interested participants to register as soon as possible and join us in this exciting journey,” the Secretary-General added.
Registration for the three-day event is open, and interested participants can register before May 22 to secure their participation.