The UAE jiu-jitsu team secured 15 medals on the first day of the West Asian Regional Championships in Jordan
ABU DHABI: The UAE national Jiu-Jitsu team got off to a flying start at the West Asia Regional Championships in Jordan, winning 15 medals on the opening day, including six gold, four silver and five bronze.
Gold medalists Faisal Al-Wahdi (69 kg), Ammar Al-Hammadi (56 kg), Hamdan AlDhahri (56 kg), Khalfan Al-Zeedi (77 kg), Harib Al-Hammadi (62 kg), shone for the team on Thursday. and Ahmad Andeez (69kg).
Salem Al-Qubaisi (56 kg), Ahmed Al-Hosani (52 kg), Saif Al-Ameri (85 kg) and Rashed Aldhaheri (62 kg) won silver medals. The bronze medalists are Ahmed Loobari (+77 kg), Ghanem Al-Ali (52 kg), Hazza Al-Kaabi (56 kg), Omar Awda (77 kg) and Saeed Alblooshi (77 kg).
Mubarak Al-Menhali, technical director of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, praised the team. “We have always had confidence in the abilities of our champions as they consistently show the highest level of passion and commitment.
“They put everything into training and strive for excellence in every competition. Our aim for this championship was to secure the maximum number of medals and our athletes rose to the challenge with confidence and vigour,” he said.
Al-Menhali added: “We remain committed to supporting our athletes, especially in the youth categories, by providing training opportunities and participating in various championships to improve their skills and experience.”
Al-Wahdi, who won gold in the under-21-69kg weight category, said: “Winning gold at this major championship is a significant achievement. This success is the result of thorough preparation, strong support from our management and the efforts of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation and coaching staff.
“We have devoted many hours to physical and technical training and this victory is a testament to our collective efforts,” he said. “I look forward to achieving even more in the future.”
Al-Hammadi, the gold medal winner in the under-18-56kg category, said it reflected the result of hard work and support. “Our dedication at every training session paid off. This victory motivates us to continue working hard and aim for further success in the upcoming competitions.”
