emirates7 - The UAE champions delivered an outstanding performance on the final day of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu Championship in London, which wrapped up on Sunday at the Copper Box Arena. The national team added 14 more medals to their tally, including nine gold, one silver, and four bronze, bringing the UAE’s total medal count to 24. This solidified the country's dominant position in the global jiu-jitsu arena.
The final day focused on the professional division, with several athletes claiming gold medals: Obaid Al Ketbi (Al Ain Club) in the 56kg purple belt category, Harib Al Hammadi (Sharjah Self-Defence Sports Club) in the 62kg purple belt category, Fahad Al Hammadi (Baniyas Club) in the 77kg purple belt category, Mahdi Al Awlaqi (Baniyas Club) in the 85kg purple belt category, Rashed Al Shehhi (Al Ain Club) in the 56kg brown belt category, Mayed Al Shehhi (Baniyas Club) in the 62kg brown belt category, Omar Al Suwaidi (Al Wahda Club) in the 56kg black belt category, Khaled Al Shehhi (Al Ain Club) in the 62kg black belt category, and Shamma Al Kalbani (ADMA Academy) in the 62kg purple belt category.
The silver medal went to Sultan Hassan (Baniyas Club) in the 69kg purple belt category, while bronze medals were earned by Sultan Jabr (Al Wahda Club) in the 69kg brown belt category, Zayed Al Shamsi (Al Wahda Club) in the 56kg brown belt category, Jassim Al Hosani (Al Wahda Club) in the 120kg category, and Faraj Al Awlaqi (Baniyas Club) in the 94kg purple belt category.
The London leg of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu Tour, organised by the Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Pro (AJP), is considered one of the most prestigious events on the global circuit. This year’s edition attracted over 1,500 athletes from 72 countries, competing over three thrilling days, underscoring the tournament's elite reputation and exceptional organisation.
The Abu Dhabi Grand Slam offers a global platform for top jiu-jitsu athletes, awarding critical ranking points for qualification to the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship. The event also reinforces the UAE’s role as a central hub for the sport, providing athletes worldwide with the opportunity to compete in high-caliber matches, all under world-class refereeing and organisational standards.
Sada Yoshi Kurimori, a member of the AJP Tour's European organising team, remarked, "This event has been a remarkable experience for jiu-jitsu in Europe. AJP continues to elevate the sport globally. The London tournament featured intense matchups with top-ranked athletes, and we are proud of the success in both organisation and performance."
He also mentioned their plans to expand, saying, "We are working on increasing participation next season, with a goal to grow from 67 events annually to 120, potentially adding Portugal as a new stop."
The final day focused on the professional division, with several athletes claiming gold medals: Obaid Al Ketbi (Al Ain Club) in the 56kg purple belt category, Harib Al Hammadi (Sharjah Self-Defence Sports Club) in the 62kg purple belt category, Fahad Al Hammadi (Baniyas Club) in the 77kg purple belt category, Mahdi Al Awlaqi (Baniyas Club) in the 85kg purple belt category, Rashed Al Shehhi (Al Ain Club) in the 56kg brown belt category, Mayed Al Shehhi (Baniyas Club) in the 62kg brown belt category, Omar Al Suwaidi (Al Wahda Club) in the 56kg black belt category, Khaled Al Shehhi (Al Ain Club) in the 62kg black belt category, and Shamma Al Kalbani (ADMA Academy) in the 62kg purple belt category.
The silver medal went to Sultan Hassan (Baniyas Club) in the 69kg purple belt category, while bronze medals were earned by Sultan Jabr (Al Wahda Club) in the 69kg brown belt category, Zayed Al Shamsi (Al Wahda Club) in the 56kg brown belt category, Jassim Al Hosani (Al Wahda Club) in the 120kg category, and Faraj Al Awlaqi (Baniyas Club) in the 94kg purple belt category.
The London leg of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu Tour, organised by the Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Pro (AJP), is considered one of the most prestigious events on the global circuit. This year’s edition attracted over 1,500 athletes from 72 countries, competing over three thrilling days, underscoring the tournament's elite reputation and exceptional organisation.
The Abu Dhabi Grand Slam offers a global platform for top jiu-jitsu athletes, awarding critical ranking points for qualification to the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship. The event also reinforces the UAE’s role as a central hub for the sport, providing athletes worldwide with the opportunity to compete in high-caliber matches, all under world-class refereeing and organisational standards.
Sada Yoshi Kurimori, a member of the AJP Tour's European organising team, remarked, "This event has been a remarkable experience for jiu-jitsu in Europe. AJP continues to elevate the sport globally. The London tournament featured intense matchups with top-ranked athletes, and we are proud of the success in both organisation and performance."
He also mentioned their plans to expand, saying, "We are working on increasing participation next season, with a goal to grow from 67 events annually to 120, potentially adding Portugal as a new stop."