Sharjah 24 – WAM: The sixth edition of the Vice President’s Jiu-Jitsu Cup is set to kick off next Saturday at the Shabab Al Ahli Club in Dubai, promising a weekend filled with high-intensity matches between athletes representing various clubs and academies from across the UAE.
Organised by the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation (UAEJJF), the event will run 3rd to 4th June and will feature competitions across different categories, including Under-14, Under-16, Under-18, and Adults.
The championship, which was initially introduced in 2018, will feature an open belt format. With prize money of over AED 1 million, this tournament is among the three highly regarded local competitions that allow clubs and academies from across the country to vie for the coveted title. The other two are the Jiu-Jitsu President’s Cup and the Mother of the Nation Jiu-Jitsu Cup.
“The Vice President’s Cup serves as a launching pad for new jiu-jitsu talents in the UAE, propelling them towards excellence and the opportunity to represent the national team,” said Mohammed Salem Al Dhaheri, Deputy Chairman of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation.
The clubs are diligently preparing to participate in the Vice President's Cup, ensuring their training programmes align with the significance of the event. Prominent clubs in the competition include Shabab Al Ahli, Baniyas, Sharjah Self-Defence, Al-Wahda, Al-Jazira, Al-Ain, ADMA Academy, A.F.N.T, and Emirates Jiu-Jitsu Club.
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