Three days of sports competitions and entertaining social events.

ABU DHABI, 12th October / WAM / The fourth and final round of the Jiu-Jitsu Challenge Festival will begin tomorrow (Friday), including the designated Jiu-Jitsu Challenge Championship for Buds, Cubs and Junior divisions. The age groups (4-17 years) will continue their activities in the gym until next Sunday evening. At the UAE University in Al Ain, with the participation of thousands of male and female players from various clubs and academies.

In its last three editions held in the current year, the Jiu-Jitsu Challenge Festival achieved unprecedented success in terms of community participation and established its position as one of the most important and strategic events of the federation focused on the developing and young division. , uncovering talents who represent the future of the game, honing their skills, and helping them nurture, grow and transform. From hobbyist to professional.

Apart from the championship matches, the festival offers an integrated entertainment experience for families from all parts of the country to support their children during the competition and spend valuable time with interactive activities in an atmosphere full of excitement and suspense. .

To appreciate and honor the participants and motivate them to give their best on the mat, the federation allotted lucrative rewards and cash prizes to the first place winners.

Youssef Abdullah Al-Badran, Board of Directors Member of the Emirates Jiu-Jitsu Federation, said: “The Jiu-Jitsu Challenge Festival represents an exemplary community and sporting event where families gather and their sons and daughters participate in competitions in an exciting atmosphere of excitement and suspense over three days.

Al-Badran added: “Given the artistic value of the challenge matches, the matches contributed to the achievement of the federation’s strategy of expanding the spread of the game and increasing the base of coaches, especially from the developing and children’s divisions. A very important foundation for the future of the sport.”

In this regard, National Junior Team Coach Ibrahim Al Hosani said: The Jiu-Jitsu Challenge Championship is the last stop before the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship in November. Therefore, it gives more importance to clubs and clubs. Academies, numerous buds, youth and juniors have joined them and are preparing strongly to participate in the Abu Dhabi Festival.”World Junior Championship and Abu Dhabi World Youth Jiu-Jitsu Championship.”

Hamdan Al-Raisi, from the Sultanate of Oman, explained that the Jiu-Jitsu Challenge Championship was the starting point for his son to practice the sport, stick with it, and continue to participate in all competitions designated for buds and children.

He said: “Ji-Jitsu has contributed to giving my son a set of values ​​and leadership qualities. He has become more dedicated, responsible and confident. Most importantly, away from tablets and electronic games.”

Competitions will begin tomorrow (Friday) with matches for boys categories 1, 2 and 3, continue the next day with matches for girls in buds, cubs and junior girls, and conclude with matches next Sunday. For boys in cubs and junior categories.