UAE claims multiple Jiu-Jitsu World Championship wins

Wednesday, 10 November 2021 10:23

By ARN News Staff

UAE’s Under-21 national Jiu-Jitsu team sealed another memorable medal haul on the third day of the Jiu-Jitsu World Championship

This win takes the nation’s total medal tally to 46, including 16 gold, 14 silver and 16 bronze.

The event is taking place at the Jiu-Jitsu Arena in Abu Dhabi’s Zayed Sports City until November 11.

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, member of the Executive Council and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Office, attended the opening ceremony of the 26th World Jiu-Jitsu Championship.

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