The eighth Vice President’s Jiu-Jitsu Cup is set to kick off tomorrow at Shabab Al Ahli Club in Dubai, bringing together a wide field of UAE clubs and a strong roster of ranked athletes.
The two-day championship will feature contests across four categories: Under-14, Under-16, Under-18, and Adults. Qualifying rounds begin tomorrow, with the finals and medal ceremonies for the top three athletes in each division scheduled the following day.
Yousef Abdullah Al Batran, Board Member of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, said, “The Vice President’s Jiu-Jitsu Cup holds a special place in the Federation’s competition calendar. It is a key platform for developing athletes’ skills and enhancing competition between clubs and academies, contributing to the overall growth of the sport locally.
“The eighth edition has seen strong preparations from all clubs, and we are confident the championship will deliver high-level contests that reflect the significant progress of the sport.”
Zayed Al Kaabi, Head Coach of Al Ain Jiu-Jitsu Club, added, “We enter the eighth edition of the Vice President’s Jiu-Jitsu Cup with big ambitions, especially after our success last year when we won the Under-14 and Under-18 categories. These achievements reflect the efforts of our players, coaches, and management, and give us extra motivation to deliver strong performances again this year.”
Last year’s seventh edition featured fierce competition. Al Ain Club secured the Under-14 and Under-18 titles, ahead of Sharjah Self-Defence Sports Club, Baniyas, and Al Jazira. Sharjah Self-Defence Sports Club captured the Under-16 crown, edging out Baniyas and Al Ain, while Al Wahda Club successfully defended its Adults division title, finishing ahead of Al Ain and Baniyas.
(Inputs from WAM)
