Sharjah 24 – WAM: The Jiu-Jitsu President’s Cup 2023 began on a high note at the Mubadala Arena in Zayed Sports City on Friday with preliminary round competitions in the Under 14 and Under 16 divisions. The event was a colourful affair, with male and female athletes from various clubs and academies in the UAE showcasing their skills and talents.

The day was filled with thrilling action as Al Ain and Sharjah Self-Defense Sports Club secured their place in the finals for Under 14 boys, while Baniyas and Sharjah Self-Defense made it to the finals in the girls’ division. In the Under 16 category, Al Ain and Al Wahda clubs secured their spots in the boys’ final, while Baniyas and Al Jazira qualified for the girls’ final.

Mohammed Salem Al Dhaheri, Deputy Chairman of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, praised the performance of the players, their technical skill, and their level of competence, stating “The brilliance of the boys and girls on the mats reflects the efforts of clubs and academies in developing programmes that improve their readiness and abilities, qualify them for competition and prepare them optimally to join the national team.”

He added, “The championship is developing year after year, and presents us with a group of new talents capable of preserving the gains of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu during the past years. There is no doubt that adding the Under 14 category to the tournament added more excitement to the competitions, especially that they represent the future and the next generation of champions.”