Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed celebrates emerging jiu-jitsu talent at President’s Cup
The Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs attended competitions at the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation's flagship event, honouring athletes and recognising the importance of developing the nation's sporting excellence.
The Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy in Abu Dhabi played host to a gathering of considerable significance within the UAE’s sporting landscape as H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs, attended the Jiu-Jitsu President’s Cup. The event brought together leading athletes aged 18 to 21, representing clubs and academies across the Emirates in competition across multiple weight categories and belt levels.
His Highness presented awards to several winning athletes, extending his congratulations upon their achievements and offering encouragement as they prepare for forthcoming competitions. In his remarks, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed reflected upon the significance of the occasion, emphasising how such events serve to cultivate athletic capabilities, refine technical expertise and foster healthy competition between the nation’s clubs and academies. He noted the essential role such platforms play in identifying and nurturing Emirati talent, preparing rising athletes for representation at continental and international championships.
The Deputy Chairman commended the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, its organisers and sponsors for creating an environment conducive to athlete development and technical advancement. His remarks underscored the federation’s broader contribution to the sustained growth of jiu-jitsu throughout the Emirates.
The President’s Cup operates under an open-belt format, permitting athletes of varying rank and experience to compete together. This structure provides organisers with valuable insight into competitor performance, technical readiness and development, whilst simultaneously identifying prospective candidates for national team selection and international competition preparation.
Also attending were Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade; Abdulmunem Alsayed Mohamed Alhashmi, Chairman of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, President of the Ju-Jitsu Asian Union and Senior Vice President of the International Jiu-Jitsu Federation; Mohamed Salem Al Dhaheri, Vice Chairman of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation; Yousef Abdullah Al Batran and Humaid Mohammed Al Ketbi, both Board Members of the federation, alongside representatives from the sports sector and beyond.
Source: WAM