emirates7 - The UAE Jiu-Jitsu National Team concluded an impressive run in the Under-21 division at the 9th Asian Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Amman, Jordan, securing ten medals on the final day and bringing their overall tally to 22.
The Emirati athletes delivered exceptional performances marked by advanced technical and tactical skills, earning three gold, two silver, and five bronze medals. Gold medal winners included Mariam Al Ali (45kg), Rashed Mohammed Alshehhi (56kg), and Ammar Al Hosani (94kg).
Silver medals were claimed by Aysha Alshamsi (45kg) and Alanood Alharbi (48kg), while the bronze medalists were Alanood Alhosani (57kg), Rashid Al Haimeini (+94kg), Saeed Alnuaimi (62kg), Ahmad Andeez (69kg), and Fahad Alhammadi (77kg).
The championship was attended by various UAE dignitaries, such as Hamad Al Matrooshi, Acting Chargé d’Affaires at the UAE Embassy in Amman, and UAE diplomatic representatives Khaled Al Ali and Aisha Al Shehhi.
Yousef Abdullah Al Batran, Board Member of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, praised the athletes, noting that their success reflects both technical sophistication and mental resilience. He emphasized that rigorous preparation through local and international training camps, focusing on tactical precision and physical conditioning, played a vital role in the team's performance.
The medalists expressed pride in representing the UAE, with many highlighting this milestone as a source of inspiration for continued growth and future success.
Gold medalist Rashed Mohammed Alshehhi (56kg) shared his excitement about winning such a prestigious continental title, acknowledging the difficulty of the matches, particularly the final against a highly skilled rival.
Mariam Al Ali, who triumphed in the 45kg category, spoke about the fierce competition and the diverse fighting styles she encountered, describing the overall experience as demanding yet rewarding.
The Emirati athletes delivered exceptional performances marked by advanced technical and tactical skills, earning three gold, two silver, and five bronze medals. Gold medal winners included Mariam Al Ali (45kg), Rashed Mohammed Alshehhi (56kg), and Ammar Al Hosani (94kg).
Silver medals were claimed by Aysha Alshamsi (45kg) and Alanood Alharbi (48kg), while the bronze medalists were Alanood Alhosani (57kg), Rashid Al Haimeini (+94kg), Saeed Alnuaimi (62kg), Ahmad Andeez (69kg), and Fahad Alhammadi (77kg).
The championship was attended by various UAE dignitaries, such as Hamad Al Matrooshi, Acting Chargé d’Affaires at the UAE Embassy in Amman, and UAE diplomatic representatives Khaled Al Ali and Aisha Al Shehhi.
Yousef Abdullah Al Batran, Board Member of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, praised the athletes, noting that their success reflects both technical sophistication and mental resilience. He emphasized that rigorous preparation through local and international training camps, focusing on tactical precision and physical conditioning, played a vital role in the team's performance.
The medalists expressed pride in representing the UAE, with many highlighting this milestone as a source of inspiration for continued growth and future success.
Gold medalist Rashed Mohammed Alshehhi (56kg) shared his excitement about winning such a prestigious continental title, acknowledging the difficulty of the matches, particularly the final against a highly skilled rival.
Mariam Al Ali, who triumphed in the 45kg category, spoke about the fierce competition and the diverse fighting styles she encountered, describing the overall experience as demanding yet rewarding.