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UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation Unveils Final Details Of The 10th Edition Of The Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship |
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The prestigious event, being held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, is the largest in the Championship’s historyThe UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation (UAEJJF) today revealed full details of the 10th Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship, set to kick off on April 16 under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces. Announcements were made during a press conference at Jumeirah Etihad Towers today (10 April), attended by high dignitaries including HE Saif Abdullah Al Shafir, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior; HE Abdel Moneim Al Hashemi, Chairman of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, President of Jiu-Jitsu Asian Union and Senior Vice President of Jiu-Jitsu International Federation; HE Aref Al Awani, Secretary General of Abu Dhabi Sports Council; HE Mohammed Salem Al Dhaheri, Director of School Operations at the Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK), Ahmed Al Matrooshi, Managing Director of Emaar Properties, Fouad Darwish, General Manager of Palms Sports, and Hilal Omar, Vice President, Premier Motors. International Participation Lasting 13 days, the 10th edition of the Championship will bring together the world's leading professional athletes, including Adolf Kaure and Ruben Lemos from Africa, Youngam Noh and Joao Carlos from Asia, Krzysztof Flak and Adam Rardzinski from Europe, Matthew Leighton and Jonathan Satava from North America, Lachlan Giles and Ben Hodgkinson from Australia, and Igor Silva and Jose Lima from South America. The Championship will be held from April 16 to 28 at the Mubadala Arena, Zayed Sports City in Abu Dhabi, with total cash prizes exceeding AED 4 million. More than 9,000 male and female athletes have registered for the Championship, including 6,400 participants in the Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Festival from April 16 to 21. Some 1,500 athletes are set to participate in the Abu Dhabi World Youth Jiu-Jitsu Championship on April 22 and 23, with another 1,500 registered for the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship, held between April 24 and 28. Bronze Jubilee The bronze jubilee of the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu Jitsu Championship builds on the local and international success of its nine previous editions. Coinciding with the Year of Zayed, the bronze jubilee represents an opportunity for the UAEJJF to reaffirm its commitment to the principles and values of the nation's founding father, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, in line with his guidance for building a strong generation. 'Champion Within' Initiative As part of the championship's promotional campaign this year, the UAEJJF launched the 'Champion Within' initiative, aimed at motivating youth to embrace their talents and strengthen their self-determination as they unleash their inner champion. 'Champion Within' seeks to instill the UAEJJF's values, such as discipline and positive behavior. The initiative is also based on the core values of the Year of Zayed, combining respect and the development of human capabilities in all areas. Al Hashemi: "Jiu Jitsu represents a unique experience that highlights the presence of various sports in the UAE" During the press conference, HE Abdelmonem Al Hashemi, Chairman of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, President of Jiu-Jitsu Asian Union and Senior Vice President of Jiu-Jitsu International Federation thanked HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces for his continued support of sports in general and Jiu-Jitsu in particular. Al Hashemi noted that this support has culminated in consolidating Abu Dhabi's status as the world capital of Jiu-Jitsu. Al Hashemi said: "This year, we will be simultaneously celebrating the Bronze Jubilee of the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship as well as the year of Zayed - a national event that has great meaning, as it gives us the opportunity to express appreciation and gratitude to our late founding father, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan." He added: "Ten years after launching this event, we feel proud of our successes in spreading Jiu-Jitsu throughout the country, as well as the sports regional and global achievements. This sport promotes the values of patience, endurance, discipline and courage. As a result, it plays a major role in building the upcoming generation," he added He added: "Jiu Jitsu represents a unique experience that highlights the variety of sporting institutions in the UAE. It is built on collaboration between sports federations and public and private sector bodies that collectively support the progress in the sporting world. Working together, accessible opportunities and environments have been created to facilitate the upcoming generation's prosperity in sports such as Jiu-Jitsu." Al Hashemi said: "We have a great responsibility in uncovering new talents and supporting thousands of champions. It is crucial to continue opening up new training opportunities and access to international events. All of this contributes to the establishment of a world-leading model, and we are proud of this sporting experience that has placed us at the forefront of the global sports scene." Alshamsi: The bronze Jubilee of the tournament offers a new look and profound feel On his behalf, Fahad Ali Al Shamsi, CEO of the UAEJJF said: "The tenth edition of the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu Jitsu Championship is one of the largest sports events in the world and has become the most important international event for the UAE and the global Jiu-Jitsu agenda. As such, the Championship has imbued a sense of pride among Emiratis, since it is one of the most significant national products." Al Shamsi said: "Coinciding with the Year of Zayed, this year's championship has a profound meaning for the UAE. The participation rate exceeded expectations of 9,000 competitors and the event is set to include the largest financial prizes in the history of the tournament." He also spoke about the main details of the championship, competitions, awards and the immense efforts put into the preparations of the event.
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