Sharjah 24 – WAM: Under the patronage of Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, the fourth IMMAF Youth World Championships got off to a colorful start at the Mubadala Arena in Zayed Sports City. The opening day witnessed strong competitions in the presence of an enthusiastic crowd that cheered passionately as their favorite Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) athletes took to the cage.
The four-day event, organised by the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation and hosted by the UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation, will continue until 5th August, with a record of 636 athletes from 45 countries participating.
The UAE national team had a stellar performance on the opening day of the championship, securing four medals. Aisha Alhammadi gave a strong start to Team UAE, capturing silver in the Women / Youth C / 57 Kg division. She was soon joined on the podium by Saif Alblooshi, who scooped gold in the Men / Youth C / 40 Kg category. Rakan Alyammahi (Men / Youth C / 34 KG) won Silver, and Sara Alzarooni (Women / Youth C / 40 Kg) and secured bronze, making the hosts look strong.
Brigadier Mohammed bin Dalmouj Al Dhaheri, Board Member of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation and Chairman of the Federation’s Mixed Martial Arts Committee expressed his heartfelt gratitude to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, for his unwavering support of the country’s sports and athletes. He further extended his sincere appreciation to Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, for his generous patronage of the IMMAF Youth World Championships. Al Dhaheri emphasised the significance of the support from the leadership, highlighting its crucial role in nurturing young talent and advancing sports in the UAE.
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