Abu Dhabi: The IMMAF Youth World Championships will be held from August 2 to 5 at the Mubadala Arena in Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi.
The event, which is organized under the umbrella of the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF), will be hosted by the UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation for the second consecutive year.
Mr. Abdel Moneim Al-Hashemi, Chairman of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation, expressed his gratitude to Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for his unwavering support for the event.
The remarkable organisational success of last year’s IMMAF Youth World Championships, along with Abu Dhabi’s ongoing preparations to host the second and third editions of the event in 2023 and 2024, demonstrates the unwavering confidence placed in Abu Dhabi by the IMMAF. It also highlights Abu Dhabi’s exceptional organisational capabilities, which have resulted in a series of achievements.
Mr. Al-Hashemi shared.
The championships are expected to transform Abu Dhabi into a destination for hundreds of mixed martial arts (MMA) athletes from 46 countries, competing in three different categories: Youth C (12–13 years), Youth B (14–15 years), and Youth A (16–17 years). Furthermore, the competition will witness strong participation from the UAE national team, which is taking part in the competition for the second time.
Mr. Mohammed bin Dalmouj Al Dhaheri, Member of the Board of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation and Chairman of the Mixed Martial Arts Committee, commented that “with less than a month remaining until the highly anticipated launch of the MMA Youth World Championship, the organising committee is diligently putting the finishing touches on the preparations for one of the largest international martial arts events this summer.”
“The upcoming edition promises to be exceptional in every aspect, thanks to the tremendous efforts exerted by our dedicated team and partners. With the support of the UAE’s leadership, we are committed to delivering a championship that truly reflects Abu Dhabi’s global standing as a premier sports destination, attracting fans from around the world,” Mr. Al Dhaheri added.