UAE wins 12 medals on day 5 of IMMAF Youth MMA World Championships in Al Ain

AL AIN: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has won a total of 12 medals at the IMMAF Youth World Championships taking place in Al Ain. This international sports event brings together young mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters from all over the world.

Day five of the championship began with matches in the Youth A category, for athletes aged 16 to 17. This is one of the most exciting and skilled groups in the tournament. The matches were held at the ADNEC Centre in Al Ain, with many fans cheering in the crowd.

So far, the UAE has earned:

• 1 gold medal
• 2 silver medals
• 9 bronze medals

The championship runs until Sunday, July 27, and is held under the support of H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi.

Abdullah Al Zaabi, from the UAE Jiu-Jitsu and MMA Federation, said, “The Youth A competition is very important. These young athletes have amazing skills. We are proud of the event and thankful for the strong support from our leaders. This helps us grow the sport in the UAE and around the world.”

One proud parent was Akef Mumtaz Siddiqui, whose son Ayan Akef won a bronze medal for India in the Youth A 56 kg category. He said, “We are very happy. The organization is great, and the city of Al Ain is beautiful. We hope to win gold next time, inshallah.”

This year’s championship has more countries and athletes than before. People from all over the world have praised the event. Hosting it in Al Ain also brings more attention to the city’s culture and tourism.

The Youth A matches continue on Saturday. Teams from countries like Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and Tajikistan are still in the race for the top medals.