ABU DHABI 23 April 2019: The UAE’s boys aged 10-17 followed in the footsteps of their female compatriots with a stunning haul of medals at the Abu Dhabi World Youth Jiu-Jitsu Championship – the dedicated competition for local and international youth at the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2019 (ADWPJJC).
The UAE won the girls’ contest on day two by claiming a huge 54,320 points, which included 17 gold, 29 silver and 59 bronze medals.
Day three of the week-long ADWPJJC 2019, which runs until 26th April at Mubadala Arena, saw hundreds of boys aged 10-17, from 54 countries and 139 clubs, contest 975 matches in 77 different categories across grey, yellow, orange, green and blue belts in Abu Dhabi – the global home of jiu-jitsu.
With categories split into Infant, Junior, Teen and Juvenile, the UAE claimed victory by claiming 45,384 points or 68 medals, which included 15 gold, 19 silver and 34 bronze medals. Kazakhstan finished second on 22,920 points with 14 gold, 14 silver and 24 bronze medals, while Russia finished third on 20,104 points with 15 gold, 11 silver and 16 bronze medals, said Wam.
With 959 athletes from 54 countries and 139 clubs in action in the boys Abu Dhabi World Youth Jiu-Jitsu Championship, a total of 886 matches were contested on Monday. Kazakhstan led international entries with 134 athletes, just ahead of Russia with 117 athletes. Ukraine was the third most-represented country with 51 athletes.
Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Khalid Al Nahyan, Chairman of Al Ain Club, was on-hand to award the winners of the boys’ competition.
Masters Championship
Following the conclusion of the Abu Dhabi World Youth Championship, the Abu Dhabi Masters Jiu-Jitsu World Championship returns to Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Arena on Tuesday. Athletes holding black, brown, purple and blue belts, over the age of 30, will contest more than 700 matches in numerous weight categories.
