The UAE Jiu-Jitsu National Team (U16), sponsored by Mubadala Investment Company, increased its medal tally to 11 at the ongoing 2025 World Youth Jiu-Jitsu Championship – U16-U18-U21 in Bangkok, Thailand, held from November 8 to 14. The remarkable performance came as the girls’ under-16 team added four new medals on Saturday — one silver and three bronze — to the seven medals secured by the boys’ team on the opening day.
Sara Farook captured silver in the 48 kg category, while Mathail Alhammadi and Ghaiaheb Alrashdi earned bronze in the 36 kg division, and Maitha Alkarbi claimed bronze in the 40 kg division. With these results, the UAE team’s total in the under-16 division now stands at 11 medals — two gold, three silver, and six bronze.
Abdulla Al Zaabi, Director of Marketing and Corporate Communications at the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, praised the team’s strong showing, noting that their performance reflects the continued growth of women’s jiu-jitsu in the UAE. He said their skill, confidence, and discipline demonstrate the impact of the nation’s leadership and the Federation’s dedication to developing Emirati athletes.
He added, “This strong start gives us great motivation to maintain our momentum in the under-18 and under-21 categories and to increase our medal tally further. It also reinforces the UAE’s standing among the leading jiu-jitsu nations on the world stage.”
Silver medalist Sara Farook expressed her pride in representing the UAE, saying, “Standing on the podium at the 2025 World Championship and winning silver is a dream come true. The matches were tough, but with the guidance of our coaches and the support of my teammates, I stayed focused on representing the UAE in the best way possible. I’m proud to have contributed to the team’s success and will keep working hard to win gold and raise the UAE flag in future competitions.”
The championship continues on Monday, November 10, with the boys’ under-18 category, as the UAE national team aims to build on its strong start and expand its growing medal count.
