UAE Jiu-Jitsu team travels to China for the 2025 World Games competition
The UAE Jiu-Jitsu National Team is set to make a strong showing at the 2025 World Games in Chengdu, China, from August 7-17. The team, sponsored by Mubadala Investment Company, has been in top form, having secured multiple medals at the 2022 event in Birmingham, USA.
The men's team for the 2025 World Games includes Mohammed Al-Suwaidi (69kg), Mehdi Al-Awlaki (77kg) and Saeed Al-Kubaisi (85kg). Saeed Al-Kubaisi, in particular, delivered a stunning performance, winning gold in the under-85kg division after defeating top opponents from Portugal, South Korea, and Saudi Arabia.
Mehdi Al-Awlaki earned silver in the under-77kg division, while Mohammed Al-Suwaidi won silver in the under-69kg division and also secured a bronze in the open weight category. Collectively, the UAE team concluded their campaign with four medals: one gold, two silvers, and one bronze.
The team's success is a testament to the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation's focus on consistent athlete development and focused preparation. The team has undergone extensive local and overseas training camps to enhance their physical and mental readiness for the 2025 World Games. A training camp in Brazil was particularly focused on sharpening techniques and improving overall fitness.
Faisal Al-Ketbi, a former Emirati jiu-jitsu champion, is traveling with the team and believes they have a good chance of winning more medals at the World Games. Mubarak Saleh Al-Menhali, director of the technical department at the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, expressed confidence in the team's aim to achieve a new milestone in the 2025 World Games.
The team's morale is high, with a goal of winning more medals in the 2025 World Games after winning two gold medals in a previous event. On the women's side, the team features Asma Alhosani (52kg), Shamsa Al-Amri (57kg) and Shamma Al-Kalbani (63kg).
The 2025 World Games will bring together nearly 5,000 athletes from 118 countries, making it one of the most prominent international sporting events. The jiu-jitsu competitions will run through to August 12. The UAE Jiu-Jitsu National Team is poised to make a significant impact in these games.
Summary:
The UAE Jiu-Jitsu National Team, consisting of experienced male and female athletes, has demonstrated impressive preparation and competitive success at the 2025 World Games in Chengdu, China. Saeed Al-Kubaisi won gold in the under-85kg division, Mehdi Al-Awlaki earned silver in the under-77kg division, Mohammed Al-Suwaidi won silver in the under-69kg division and bronze in the open weight category. The team's success is a result of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation's sustained preparation efforts, including targeted training and strategic support to compete against top-ranked international athletes. The team is aiming to win more medals in the 2025 World Games.
- The UAE Jiu-Jitsu National Team has recorded remarkable achievements in the world sports scene, securing several medals at international events.
- Apart from the 2025 World Games, the team has also made a significant impact in previous competitions, winning two gold medals in an unspecified event.
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