8th Vice President’s Jiu-Jitsu Cup Starts Tomorrow at Shabab Al Ahli Club in Dubai
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DUBAI: The eighth Vice President’s Jiu-Jitsu Cup will begin tomorrow at Shabab Al Ahli Club in Dubai. Teams and athletes from all over the UAE are getting ready to compete in this exciting championship.
The tournament will have four age groups: Under-14, Under-16, Under-18, and Adults. The first rounds will happen tomorrow, and the finals with medal winners will take place the next day.
Yousef Abdullah Al Batran, from the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, said the Vice President’s Jiu-Jitsu Cup is very important for the sport in the country. It helps young athletes improve their skills and pushes clubs to perform better, making Jiu-Jitsu stronger in the UAE.
Zayed Al Kaabi, Head Coach of Al Ain Jiu-Jitsu Club, said his team has big dreams this year. Last year, Al Ain won the Under-14 and Under-18 categories, which gave the team great confidence to aim for more victories this time.
Last year’s championship saw tough matches between top clubs. Al Ain took home the Under-14 and Under-18 titles, while Sharjah Self-Defence Sports Club won the Under-16 title. Al Wahda Club kept its crown in the Adults division, staying ahead of Al Ain and Baniyas.
Fans can expect two days of thrilling Jiu-Jitsu action in Dubai, as athletes compete for gold and aim to make their clubs proud.
