UAE Jiu Jitsu Championship: Youth Talent Shines On Day Two At Abu Dhabi

The Abu Dhabi International Jiu-Jitsu Championship continued at Mubadala Arena, with the second day highlighting strong performances and a dominant overall result for the United Arab Emirates. The event forms part of the 2026 season launched by Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Professionals.

Across the rankings, the United Arab Emirates led the national standings with 115,610 points, confirming a wide margin over other countries. Brazil secured second place with 27,830 points, while Colombia finished third with 17,450 points, underlining strong international participation in Abu Dhabi.

The medal table reflected the depth of talent across age groups. A total of 169 gold medals, 166 silver medals, and 124 bronze medals were awarded. Young athletes in the youth, juniors, children, and cadet divisions contributed to these results, showing consistent competitive standards throughout the day.

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Families filled the stands at Mubadala Arena, with many parents closely following the matches. Their presence highlighted how jiu-jitsu is becoming part of daily life for many households. It also showed the sport’s role in strengthening discipline, respect, and confidence among younger athletes.

Mogamat Zaid Egleton, Chief Operating Officer of Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Professionals, linked the day’s level to long-term planning in the UAE. Egleton noted that the championship reflects systems designed to support athletes from childhood through to advanced stages of competition.

He said, "The second day of the Abu Dhabi International Jiu-Jitsu Championship showed the true picture of the future of this sport. With the participation of more than 1,000 athletes across the youth, juniors, children, and cadet divisions, we can clearly see how successful the UAE has been in developing jiu-jitsu from an early age. The competitive level was outstanding, making this day successful by all standards, and clearly demonstrating how the UAE continues to build champions from the grassroots."

The schedule for the Abu Dhabi International Jiu-Jitsu Championship runs until 18 January, with contests planned for several categories and technical levels. The continued activity at Mubadala Arena supports Abu Dhabi’s position as a regular international destination for jiu-jitsu events and athlete development.

With inputs from WAM