CHENGDU: Three UAE Jiu-Jitsu National Team athletes have succeeded in winning medals on the second day of the World Games Chengdu 2025.
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Saeed Al-Kubaisi claimed gold in the under-85kg division after a series of strong bouts against opponents from Portugal, South Korea and Saudi Arabia. Mehdi Al-Awlaki won silver in the under-77kg division, while Mohammed Al-Suwaidi earned silver in the under-69kg division.
Considered a global showpiece for sports yet to be included in the Olympic Games, the 12th World Games, which runs in the Chinese city from Aug. 7-17, features nearly 5,000 athletes from 118 countries competing across 34 sports, making it one of the most prominent international sporting events.
Mohamed Salem Al-Dhaheri, vice chairman of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, said: “Jiu-jitsu in the UAE has proven its excellence and its ability to succeed at every opportunity, supported by the sport’s continued growth and the achievements of our national team on both continental and global stages. Our athletes have consistently made the nation proud in regional and international arenas, and today’s result is even more significant given the presence of top-ranked competitors from around the world. This success is the result of the federation’s ongoing efforts and initiatives to prepare our athletes to perform at the highest level.”
