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UAE Jiu-Jitsu Team Wins Five More Medals at World Championship
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ช United Arab Emirates /Sports

UAE Jiu-Jitsu Team Wins Five More Medals at World Championship

From Gulf Today · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The UAE Jiu-Jitsu National Team secured five additional medals, including three gold and two silver, at the 2026 Jiu-Jitsu World Championship.
  • These recent wins bring the team's total medal count for the championship to 62.
  • The event, held in Abu Dhabi and featuring over 1,500 athletes, continues until August 9.

The UAE Jiu-Jitsu National Team continues to dominate at the 2026 Jiu-Jitsu World Championship, adding five more medals to its impressive tally. The team clinched three gold and two silver medals in the adult men's competition on Friday, held at the Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi. These latest victories push the national team's overall medal count for the championship to a remarkable 62.

The championship, which runs until August 9, has drawn more than 1,500 athletes from across the globe. It is being held 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 UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation is hosting the event, with the Jiu-Jitsu International Federation as the organizer.

Friday's competitions saw UAE athletes compete fiercely in the Under-56kg, Under-62kg, Under-69kg, and Under-77kg divisions. The day was highlighted by two all-UAE finals, showcasing the depth of talent within the national team. The team's strong performance underscores their continued success and prominence in the sport of jiu-jitsu.

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Originally published by Gulf Today in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.