Friday 4 November 2022 – 21:26
Jessica Henrique:
– 10 players of our national team under 16 got on the podium.
– Federation strategy provides the team with the best competitive environment in the world … and the next is better.
ABU DHABI, November 4, WAM / With the end of the first week of the World Jiu-Jitsu Championship, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Head of the Office Executive of Abu Dhabi, the National Jiu-Jitsu Team has been successful under the auspices of the Mubadala Investment Company, earning 29 colored medals, 10 gold, 7 silver and 12 bronze medals, he is left to participate in competitions under 18 and under-18. 21 races starting next Sunday, which should increase his medal haul.
The Emirati girl played a leading role in achieving this balance of colored medals through the medals won at the level of women (under 16) and adults.
In her overall assessment of what the UAE girls have done so far in the tournament, national team coach Jessica Henrique said: “The jiu-jitsu national team players in the U-16 category presented a good performance, and 10 players managed to get colored medals, which represents a great achievement that reflects the high level they have achieved. Our players and the remarkable growth witnessed by the sport of jiu-jitsu in the United Arab Emirates. I am proud of their outstanding performances and achievements, and I am confident in their ability to grow, develop and benefit from this important participation in one of the most important and to continue the march of results, especially that the UAE champions have demonstrated their ability to excel and innovate. this sport, the same goes for our female players in the adult category, who have won a series of bronze medals in a fierce competition with the strongest female players in the world, and have come out with many earnings that will form the basis of our upcoming programs of training. “
He added: “This achievement is the result of the players’ diligence in training, their strong determination and the great commitment to the instructions of the coaches and officials of the Emirates Jiu-Jitsu Federation. The achievement of a large number of medals by of our players is the result of their excellence and skill, and let’s not forget the strategy adopted by the federation to support the teams, especially the women’s ones, and its willingness to do everything it can do to provide them with the best competitive environment and the best sports facilities and the most powerful tournaments and competitions in the world ”.
He pointed out that the players have made significant progress in recent years.The team has become among the best in the world after having had a great season and winning many medals in various international tournaments, including the Asian Championship and the Birmingham World Games.
He noted that the national jiu-jitsu team, sponsored by Mubadala Investment Company, has an ideal opportunity to demonstrate their skills and impress everyone at the World Jiu-Jitsu Championship. He invited the public to support and encourage Jiu-Jitsu champions. Jitsu Arena in the coming days with the start of the U-21 youth competition.
unforgettable moments.
Zamzam Al Hammadi, who won the gold medal in the under 16 weight category (52 kg), said: “I had unforgettable moments when I won the gold medal, especially when I got on the podium. I felt a little anxious to compete against players from the strongest countries. But the world I overtook them and I managed to reach this goal .. Good preparation helped me to win despite the strength of the competitions .. Now I am overwhelmed by a great happiness, and I congratulate all the medaled players .. Participation has also given me a great start which pushes me to win more medals in the next local and international tournaments.
Stimulating.
Shamsa Al Ameri, silver medalist in the under 16 category (weight 48 kg), said: “When I decided to participate in the Jiu-Jitsu World Championship I promised myself to do my best during training and not to give up. until winning the medal The tournament was full of challenges, but I managed to overcome them and get the silver medal.
He added: “I have participated in many local championships organized by the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, which have given me great experiences that have helped me achieve this in the World Jiu-Jitsu Championship. I am delighted to have the opportunity to show my ability in front of the best players in the world “.
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