UAE jujitsu athletes secure three medals in the World Games Chengdu 2025 competition
The UAE Jiu-Jitsu National Team continued its impressive run at the international stage, securing four medals at the World Games Chengdu 2025. The global sporting event, held in the Chinese city of Chengdu from Aug. 7-17, is a showcase for sports yet to be included in the Olympic Games.
The team's success was evident in the men's divisions, where Saeed Al-Kubaisi won gold in the under-85kg division, Mehdi Al-Awlaki took silver in the under-77kg division, and Mohammed Al-Suwaidi clinched silver in the under-69kg division, as well as a bronze in the open weight category.
In the women's open weight division, the Emirati athletes, Alhosani, Al-Amri, and Al-Kalbani, are set to compete on Tuesday.
Mohamed Salem Al-Dhaheri, vice chairman of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, expressed pride in the team's achievements on both continental and global stages. He attributed the team's success to the federation's ongoing efforts and initiatives to prepare athletes for high-level competition.
Saeed Al-Kubaisi, the gold medallist in the under-85kg division, expressed confidence in his ability to win gold due to hard work and intensive training. Mehdi Al-Awlaki, the silver medallist in the under-77kg division, expressed determination to push until the last second in the final, despite the tough competition.
The UAE debuted in the World Games in 2009 and since then have gradually improved their medal tally. They achieved two medals in 2017 (one gold and one silver in jiu-jitsu) and had their best performance in 2022 at Birmingham, where they won eight medals in total, including two golds in jiu-jitsu, muaythai, and freefall parachuting.
The 2025 Chengdu performance continued this trajectory of excellence, underscoring the UAE’s growing dominance in jiu-jitsu on the international stage. The team has consistently prepared through rigorous local and international training camps and benefited from strong federation support. This sustained success has contributed to the UAE moving up in the all-time World Games medal rankings, reaching 56th place after 2022.
As nearly 5,000 athletes from 118 countries compete in the World Games Chengdu 2025, the UAE Jiu-Jitsu National Team continues to make its mark on the global stage.
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