4 Emirati golds in the opening round of “Abu Dhabi Grand Salam” for Jujitsu in Istanbul
Today, Sunday, in the Turkish city of Istanbul, the opening round of the 2025-2026 season for the Abu Dhabi Grand Salam Salam for Jujitsu, which was held from 27 to 29 June, was held with the participation of a group of the most prominent Jojitsu players from different countries of the world.
The UAE has achieved a remarkable presence in the professional competitions, where its players won 4 gold medals, which came across Omar Al -Suwaidi, who was crowned with a golden weight of 56 kg for the black belt, and Khaled Al -Shehhi, who received a golden weight of 62 kg for the black belt, along with Rashid Al -Shehhi, who holds a golden weight of 62 kg for the brown belt, and fought Al Hammadi who crowned the gold weighing 62 kg of the violet belt, In an achievement, it reflects the development of the Jujitsu system in the country.
In the overall ranking of the medal table, Brazil came in the lead with 40,800 points, followed by Russia in second place with 32,400 points, while the UAE came in third place with 27600 points.
The tournament witnessed a distinguished organizational and public success that confirms the position of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam World series, and its ability to attract the elite heroes of various groups and levels, and the organization of the first round in Istanbul for the second year in a row was evidence of the expansion of Abu Dhabi Grand Salam rounds globally, and the pivotal role that the UAE plays as the largest developer at the global level.
The hero Khaled Al -Shehhi expressed his happiness with the coronation, saying that winning in the opening round of Abu Dhabi Grand Salam carries a great moral value, especially since it came at the beginning of a new world season and in front of competitors from experienced people, indicating that this achievement is the result of a great collective effort, and continuous support from the Emirates Federation for Jujitsu and technical devices, and the guidance of wise leadership that spare no effort in enabling the athletes, expressing His pride in raising the UAE flag high in these international forums.
For his part, the hero Omar Al -Suwaidi said that every achievement is achieved in the name of the Emirates is an additional motivation to exert more effort and giving, indicating that the competitions in Istanbul were strong and challenging, but the determination and good willingness contributed to achieving this coronation.
He added that for him more than a sport, indicating that it is a civilized message that reflects the values of strength, discipline and peace, and what is achieved today is an encouraging start for a season in which we aspire to achieve more achievements in the name of the homeland.
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