Monday, October 23, 2023 – 6:56 p.m
ABU DHABI, October 23 / WAM / The National Jiu-Jitsu Team sponsored by Mubadala Investment Company is gearing up to write a new chapter with achievements by participating in the World War Games “Riyadh 2023”. From 20th to 30th of this October in Saudi Arabia.
This participation comes after the historic achievement achieved by our national team in the Asian Games this month.The team consists of Umar Al Suwaidi in 56 kg category, Khaled Al Shehi in 62 kg category, Saeed Al. Qubaisi in 85 kg category, Abdullah Al Qubaisi in 94 kg category, Al Shamsi in 52 kg category.
The World Combat Games is a powerful, high-profile event celebrating 16 different martial arts and sports, and includes competitions, skill shows and conventions featuring the world’s most prominent martial artists and experts.
Fahd Ali Al Shamsi, Secretary General of the Emirati and Asian Jiu-Jitsu Federations, said: “Our National Jiu-Jitsu Federation wishes to consolidate its global and continental leadership in the title. This tournament provides a new opportunity for players to showcase their skills and test their skills in preparation for participation in upcoming tournaments. emphasizes that
He added, “Since the start of the year, the team’s champions have succeeded in achieving an exceptional season in light of their achievements, starting with the Asian Championships in Thailand and capturing the attention of the Emirates people at all the tournaments they participated in, the Grand Prix in Paris and Bangkok, the World Senior Championships in Mongolia and Kazakhstan. The World Junior Championships and the 19th Asian Games were hosted by the Chinese city of Hangzhou.
For his part, the coach of the national team, Ramon Lemos, said, “Our heroes and heroines are distinguished by their strong determination, strong will and high concentration, and I am sure that they will make every effort to continue their successful journey. Achievements. Strict performance in all competitions, regardless of the importance of the team. Method should be followed and this is what we will do in World War Games.
He added, “We have selected a strong and highly prepared group of players for this tournament and I am fully confident in their ability to deliver an exceptional performance as they always know how to do and we are very much looking forward to adding a new title to our coffers.”
On his part, national team player Khaled Al Shehi, who competed in the 62kg category and won gold at the Asian Games earlier this month, said, “I am happy to participate in this competition and get the opportunity to test my skills. Against many of the top athletes in the world, especially that… comes a week before the start of the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship, which allows me to assess my skills and prepare better.
Umar Al Suwadi, 56 kg, and Saeed Al Qubaisi, 85 kg, will kick off the national team’s tour of the tournament tomorrow, Tuesday.
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