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Al Wahda dominate final round of Jiu-Jitsu President's Cup on 1st day
Gulf Today
|December 07, 2025
Al Wahda Jiu-Jitsu Club took the lead in the opening day of the final round of the Jiu-Jitsu President's Cup, which kicked off on Saturday at Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi.
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The venue saw a lively atmosphere and strong crowd turnout as fans look ahead to the crowning of the UAE's top club. Baniyas Jiu-Jitsu Club finished the day in second place, while Al Jazira Jiu-Jitsu Club secured third.
Saturday featured high-intensity matchups in the over-18 division, with athletes delivering strong physical and technical performances that highlighted the readiness of competing clubs and academies. The championship once again reflected high standards of organisation, underscoring its role in elevating jiu-jitsu across the country.
This story is from the December 07, 2025 edition of Gulf Today.
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