Team UAE wins three jiu-jitsu gold medals

Published: August 24, 2023

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The UAE has gained three extra gold medals at JJIF Youth World Championship in Kazakhstan, with Zamzam Alhammadi, Rauda Alshamsi, and Alanood Alharbi every profitable within the Under-18 competitors.

The gold medals had been the spotlight of a formidable day for the UAE group, because it took dwelling a complete of 15 medals within the ladies’ Under-16 and Under-18 divisions on the occasion in Astana.

The Under-16 group secured six medals, on its debut within the match, together with one silver and 5 bronze. Haira Aldaheri (36kg) gained silver in her class, whereas Fatema Alkatheeri (44kg), Ghala Alhammadi (44kg), Najla Hashem (48kg), Hneen Alkhoori (57kg), and Aysha Aljneibi (63kg) claimed bronze.

The efficiency of the Under-18 ladies made historical past by reaching 9 medals, consisting of three golds, two silvers, and 4 bronzes. Mohamed Salem Al Dhaheri, Deputy Chairman of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation and Head of the National Team’s delegation to Kazakhstan stated, “The efficiency of the ladies Under-18 and Under-16 was superb. This exhibits how a lot our athletes have improved and it’s one thing the entire world can see. The UAE has come a great distance within the sport of jiu-jitsu.”

The Uzbekistan Jiu-Jitsu Federation introduced an honorary protect to the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, which was obtained by His Excellency Mohamed Salem Al Dhaheri, in recognition of the numerous function of the UAE and the capital, Abu Dhabi, in selling jiu-jitsu, increasing its attain, and contributing to its steady improvement within the area and the world.

The UAE has now clinched 23 medals in whole up to now on the championships.

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