Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship Round 4 Commences In Fujairah With Over 2,200 Athletes

The Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship is set to commence its fourth round (Gi) at the Zayed Sports Complex in Fujairah. Starting tomorrow, the event will run until Sunday, 13th October. Over 2,200 athletes, both male and female, are expected to participate. This penultimate round has attracted significant interest from clubs and academies, highlighting the championship's growing importance.

Clubs are eager to earn points and compete for the title before the final round in Abu Dhabi this December. Mohamed Hussain Al Marzooqi, Director of Marketing and Corporate Communications at the UAEJJF, stated, "Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship has become a major event for clubs and academies. The championship, featuring highly competitive five rounds, gives clubs and academies the chance to test the skills of athletes in a top-level environment and discover new talents who would possibly become future champions."

Al Marzooqi further noted that hosting such a prestigious championship showcases the unwavering support jiu-jitsu receives from visionary leadership. This backing aims to promote the sport's values within society. The championship's unique aspect is its nationwide reach, offering families an opportunity to attend and celebrate their children's achievements together.

Zayed Al Kaabi, coach of Al Ain Jiu-Jitsu Club, emphasized their strategy of involving numerous athletes across various categories. "We ensured that a large number of our athletes participate in different categories to give them the chance to compete in this high-level championship," he said. This approach provides an experience akin to top international tournaments.

The year-round events offer clubs chances to win medals and titles, enhancing their reputation as they aim for the championship title with the final round approaching. Al Kaabi highlighted that these competitions prepare athletes for regional and international events while maintaining their fitness levels.

This preparation is crucial as it occurs just weeks before the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship, regarded as the largest event in jiu-jitsu globally. Athletes benefit from continuous development through participation in such high-caliber competitions.

Athlete Perspectives

Zayed Alrefaei from Al Jazira Jiu-Jitsu Club is competing in the Youth Men's 46KG category. He expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming championship: "I’m excited for the championship to begin. I’ve performed well in the previous rounds and feel fully prepared to take out a stellar performance this time around too."

Alrefaei has focused on honing his skills and incorporating new tactics into his strategy. His objective is to finish matches swiftly with submissions to conserve energy for later rounds.

The Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship continues to gain prominence by providing a platform for discovering emerging talents while promoting jiu-jitsu across various regions. As anticipation builds towards December's final round in Abu Dhabi, participants remain committed to showcasing their best performances.

With inputs from WAM