Sharjah 24 – WAM: Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, attended the Vice President’s Jiu-Jitsu Cup and crowned the champions of the tournament at the Shabab Al-Ahli Club in Dubai Saunday.
The tournament showcased the talent of young jiu-jitsu athletes across various age categories. In the Under U14 division, Al Ain Jiu-Jitsu Club emerged victorious, showcasing their skills and demonstrating that the future of jiu-jitsu is the UAE is in safe hands. Sharjah Self-Defence Sports Club secured an admirable second place, while Baniyas Jiu-Jitsu Club clinched the third-place position.
The awards ceremony was attended by several notable dignitaries, including Lieutenant-General Mohammed Ahmed Al-Marri, Chairman of Directors of Sports Games at Shabab Al Ahli Club; Mohammed Salem Al Dhaheri, Deputy Chairman of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation; Saeed Mohammed Hareb, Secretary General of the Dubai Sports Council; andMajor General Talal Ahmed Al Shanqiti, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Sport Games at Shabab Al-Ahli Club.
Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum extended his congratulations to the first-place finishers and lauded the remarkable level of competition. His Highness expressed his admiration for the Federation’s unwavering dedication in bolstering the nation’s leading position in the world of sports and further emphasised the significance of investing in and nurturing local athletes, as they embody the future of the sport.
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