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UAE Jiu Jitsu Team Takes Home 15 Medals on First Day of West Asia Regional Championships in Jordan

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Jiu Jitsu team got off to a flying start at the West Asia Jiu Jitsu Championships in Jordan, winning a remarkable 15 medals on the opening day, including six gold, four silver and five bronze.

The gold medallists on Thursday were Faisal Al-Wahdi (69kg), Ammar Al-Hammadi (56kg), Hamdan Al-Dhari (56kg), Khalfan Al-Sidi (77kg), Harib Al-Hammadi (62kg) and Ahmad Andez (69kg).

Salem Al-Qubaisi (56kg), Ahmed Al-Hosani (52kg), Saif Al-Ameri (85kg) and Rashed Al-Dhaheri (62kg) won silver medals, while Ahmed Lubari (+77kg), Ghanem Al-Ali (52kg), Hazza Al-Kaabi (56kg), Omar Awda (77kg) and Saeed Al-Bluchi (77kg) took home bronze medals.

“We have always believed in the capabilities of our champions because they consistently demonstrate passion and commitment at the highest level,” UAE Jiu Jitsu Federation Technical Director Mubarak Al-Menhali praised the team.

“They are fully committed in their training and strive for excellence in every competition. Our goal for this championship is to win as many medals as possible, and our athletes are taking on this challenge with confidence and strength,” he said.

“We will continue to be committed to supporting our athletes, especially youth athletes, by providing them with training opportunities and participation in competitions to develop their skills and experience,” Al-Menhaly added.

“Winning gold in such a major event is a great achievement,” said Al-Wahdi, who won gold in the U21 69kg category. “This achievement is the result of careful preparation, strong support from our leaders and the efforts of the UAE Jiu Jitsu Federation and the coaching team.”

“We put in many hours of physical and technical training, and this victory is a testament to our collective efforts,” he said. “I hope to achieve even more in the future.”

Al-Hammadi, who won gold in the under-18 56kg category, said it was a result of hard work and support. “Our dedication in every training session has paid off. This victory inspires us to keep working hard and look forward to more success in the next competition.”

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