Amman: The UAE Jiu-Jitsu National Team has made an impressive performance at the JJAU Regional Championship West Asia in Jordan. On the first day of the competition, the team secured 15 medals, comprising 6 gold, 4 silver, and 5 bronze revealing their exceptional skills and reinforcing their recent successes on the continental and international stages.
Gold Medalists
Faisal Al Wahdi (-69 kg), Ammar Al Hammadi (-56 kg), Hamdan Al Dhahri (-56 kg), Khalfan Al Zeedi (-77 kg), Harib Al Hammadi (-62 kg), and Ahmad Andeez (-69 kg) secured gold medals. Their outstanding performances set a high standard for the team.
Silver and Bronze Achievements
Silver medals were awarded to Salem Al Qubaisi (-56 kg), Ahmed Al Hosani (-52 kg), Saif Al Ameri (-85 kg), and Rashed Aldhaheri (-62 kg). Meanwhile, Ahmed Loobari (+77 kg), Ghanem Al Ali (-52 kg), Hazza Al Kaabi (-56 kg), Omar Awda (-77 kg), and Saeed Alblooshi (-77 kg) claimed bronze medals.
Mubarak Al Menhali, Technical Director at the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation praised the National Team for their exceptional performance, attributing their success to the federation’s strategic planning and development programs. Al Menhali stated that, “We have always believed in our champions’ abilities. Their dedication and drive are evident in their rigorous training and competitive spirit. We aimed to win as many medals as possible, and our athletes exceeded expectations with their confidence and strength.”
“We are committed to continuing our support for our athletes, particularly the youth, by providing ample training opportunities and participation in various championships to refine their skills and gain experience,” Al Menhali added.