UAE national team medal tally swells in Thailand

The UAE under-18 girls' jiu-jitsu national team, sponsored by Mubadala Investment Company, delivered a strong performance at the 2025 World Championship (U16, U18, U21), taking place in Bangkok, Thailand, from Nov. 10 to 14.

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The Emirati girls impressed on Tuesday, adding four more medals to the country’s tally, including one gold, one silver and two bronze.

Aysha Mohamed Aljneibi won gold in the 63kg category, while Fatema Jamal Al Ghafri took silver in the 40kg division. Haira Al Dhaheri earned bronze in the same category, and Fatema Alkathiri added bronze in the 44kg division after a series of tough matches.

Mubarak Saleh Al Menhali, Director of the Technical Department at the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, praised the team’s performance, saying the results reflect the strong support Emirati women receive from the country’s leadership and the Federation's commitment to developing future champions.

He said, “The results today show how much jiu-jitsu has progressed in the UAE. The girls showed confidence, focus and tactical awareness, which reflect the quality of the Federation's training programmes.