Heraklion, Greece, October 29, 2024: The UAE Jiu-Jitsu National Team, sponsored by Mubadala
Investment Company, has successfully defended the Jiu-Jitsu World Championship title in the
adults category for the fifth successive year, securing nine medals, including two gold, three
silver, and four bronze, throughout the competition. The championship was Held in Heraklion,
Greece.
The championship also saw UAE’s Hamad Issa Al Blooshi winning the gold medal in the 60 kg
para-jiu-jitsu category.
His Excellency Mohamed Salem Al Dhaheri, Vice Chairman of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation,
dedicated the achievement to the UAE’s wise leadership, emphasising that their limitless
support is the primary driver behind every Emirati success, on the continental and global level.
Al Dhaheri stated that this support lights the path to excellence and achievement at all levels.
Al Dhaheri praised the dedication and excellence of the national team athletes, commending
their skill and commitment to maintaining the UAE’s leadership position in the sport. He also
acknowledged the exceptional efforts of the technical staff, emphasising that the intensive
training camps held in preparation for the championship have significantly enhanced the
athletes’ performances.
“Our champions gained valuable experience at the championship, competing alongside the
world’s elite. Their success in winning nine medals in the adult competitions and a gold medal
in the para-jiu-jitsu category reflects their high sense of responsibility and readiness to meet
any challenge,” Al Dhaheri said.
“Throughout the championship, they displayed tremendous determination to achieve victory.
We are confident that even more accomplishments lie ahead, driven by the leadership’s
support, the athletes’ passion for jiu-jitsu, and their resolve to stay at the forefront.”
Gold medalist Hamad Issa Al Blooshi, who won in the under 60 kg para-jiu-jitsu category, said: “I
dedicate this achievement to the UAE’s wise leadership and the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, who
have been a strong source of support, providing everything we need to pursue excellence. Jiu-
jitsu is more than just a sport to me; it’s a way of life and a path that has helped me realise my
potential.”
Over the three-day event, UAE athletes ascended the podium multiple times, with the national
anthem resonating through the venue. In the adult category, Omar Al Suwaidi and Khaled Al
Shehhi won gold, while Balqees Abdul Karim, Zayed Alkatheeri, and Mohammed Al Suwaidi
claimed silver medals. Bronze medals were awarded to Aysha Al Shamsi, Maitha Shraim, Mahdi
Al Awlaqi, and Saeed Al Kubaisi, further cementing the UAE’s standing in the global jiu-jitsu
arena.
