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17th edition of Abu Dhabi World Pro kicks off today
Gulf Today
|November 12, 2025
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, the 17th edition of the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship will get underway on Wednesday at the Mubadala Arena in Zayed Sports City.
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Running until Nov.22, the championship will welcome over 10,000 athletes from more than 130 countries, marking the largest edition in its history since its inception in 2009.
Organised by the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, the championship is the most prominent event on the international jiu-jitsu calendar, bringing together the world's elite athletes across various divisions and age groups.
It highlights years of progress and excellence in organisation that have cemented Abu Dhabi’s status as the world capital of jiu-jitsu and the home of its most prestigious competitions.
This year's edition has recorded an II per cent increase in athlete participation compared to last year, with more than 730 clubs and academies from around the world taking part.
This story is from the November 12, 2025 edition of Gulf Today.
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