Abu Dhabi (WAM)
The reactions of the two World and Abu Dhabi World Jiu-Jitsu Championships that were held over the past three weeks at the Ju-Jitsu Arena in Zayed Sports City are still continuing, with a total participation of 6,000 male and female players from more than 90 countries around the world. Newspapers, TV stations and agencies are still News and websites specialized in martial arts sports, and social media are full of pictures, stories and exciting shots from the two tournaments, especially that they are the largest on the global level for martial arts tournaments.
Apart from the international echoes and reactions, there were 8 major gains achieved from the Abu Dhabi Ju-Jitsu Month, foremost of which is the consolidation of Abu Dhabi’s position as the first jiu-jitsu capital in the world, and the capital of international decision in terms of programs for publishing and developing the game and making champions, and organizing and hosting major events inside and outside the Emirates, And its embrace of the headquarters of the International and Asian Federations, as well as its continuous support for the stars and champions of jiu-jitsu in the world, whether of normal or people of determination, through the major tournaments and prizes organized by the Abu Dhabi Association for Professional Jiu-Jitsu annually in more than 70 countries around the world.
As for the second gain that was achieved, it is the clear and confirmed message from the Emirates to all countries of the world to recover from the “Corona” pandemic, and the gradual return to normal life in all sectors of the state, after the success of the government, the competent authorities and residents of the Emirates in dealing with this global health symptom, and commitment to all The precautionary measures, which are a message of optimism that the UAE has carried to all countries of the world, according to what the Greek Panagiotos Theodoropolis, President of the International Jiu-Jitsu Federation, confirmed. The speed of recovery of Emirati society from the pandemic, and the return of life to normal. As for the third gains, it is related to the brilliance of the UAE national team players in the two championships, as the UAE achieved more than 70 colorful medals for professionals in the two championships, and the emergence of the women’s team at a remarkable level was the real surprise for the two championships, confirming that the strategy of the Jujitsu Federation is going according to the plans she has.
In this context, Abdel Moneim Al Hashemi, President of the UAE and Asian Federations, First Vice President of the International Federation, confirms that the sons and daughters of the Emirates have proven that there is no room for the impossible, and that the Emirati girl possesses all the elements of creativity and excellence if she gets the opportunity and support, and that the future of the game in the Emirates calls for optimism. In light of the great support the game received from His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. With regard to the fourth gain, it is related to the disclosure of the new global competition map. Although the UAE retained the first place at the global level in the World Championships with 53 colored medals, including 18 gold, new countries entered the picture strongly, most notably Russia, Kazakhstan, Hungary and France, and some traditional forces retreated. And about this phenomenon, Joaquim Thumbart, Director General of the International Jujitsu Federation confirms that the rise of players from 42 countries around the world on the podium in the world championship confirms that the game is spreading widely around the world, and that the global scene is changing very quickly.
The return of the masses to the stands in the jiu-jitsu halls came with a large density of 80% to form the fifth gain in the two championships, as the excitement in the stands was never less than on the simplest competitions, and the total attendance of the two championships amounted to more than 38,000 fans from families, families, lovers and lovers. Ju-jitsu in the country and abroad.
As for the sixth gain, it is related to the meetings and workshops held on the sidelines of the tournament, led by the Congress of the International Federation, in the presence of delegations from various countries of the world, which renewed confidence in the President of the International Federation until 2024, and approved the agenda of the development and advancement of the game in the future, According to Fahd Ali Al Shamsi, Secretary-General of the UAE and Asian Federations, he said: “The discussions of the heads of delegations about the future of the game and the development of its mechanisms and laws did not stop at the Congress or the workshops only, but were ongoing between dignitaries and heads of delegations over the past three weeks, which It will have a positive impact on the game in the near future. The scene of support from the success partners, the sponsors in the two championships, draws the features of the seventh gain in the championship, as the two championships witnessed an increase in the number of sponsors for the activities and events of the Emirates Jiu-Jitsu Federation through signing partnerships with several government and private institutions, and renewing with the rest of the already existing institutions and companies.
As for the eighth main gain, it is related to the heavy international personalities who visited the two championships, led by His Excellency Jair Bolsonaro, President of the State of Brazil, as well as organizing the largest training session for jiu-jitsu in the world in cooperation with the Brazilian Embassy in the country, the Brazilian Pavilion at “Expo 2020 Dubai” and the Jiu-Jitsu Federation. This is the session that aimed to break the world record of 2,212 male and female players as the largest training session recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, and to register a new record of 2,700 male and female players in 13 sites in the country in parallel to enter the Guinness Book of Records again.
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