Baniyas maintain top spot at Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu C'ship

The Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship continued its fourth round in full force on Saturday, as second day of the event saw intense competitions in the Under-14 and Under-16 categories at Mubadala Arena in Zayed Sports City.

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The event brought together top talent from across the UAE, with wide participation from clubs and academies and strong support from families and jiu-jitsu enthusiasts.

Baniyas Jiu-Jitsu Club claimed the top spot in the overall standings, followed by Al Jazira Jiu-Jitsu Club in second place and Al Ain Jiu-Jitsu Club in third.

Organised by the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, the championship continues to reinforce its role as a key driver for developing grassroots talent and promoting the country’s national sport.

More than 1,800 male and female athletes are taking part in the fourth round, which has drawn strong community engagement and attendance.

Day 2 was attended by several dignitaries, including Abdulmunem Alsayed Mohammed Al-hashmi, Chairman of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, President of the Jiu-Jitsu Asian Union and Senior Vice President of the Jiu-Jitsu International Federation; Dr Khalifa Mubarak Al Dhaheri, Chancellor of Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Humanities; Mohamed Salem Al Dhaheri, Vice Chairman of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation; and Mouza Obaid Al Nassri, Chief Executive Officer of the Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development.