FUJAIRAH: The Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Pro International Championship arrives in Fujairah this weekend, where hundreds of competitors from clubs and academies will battle it out in various categories, including teens, youth, men’s masters, amateurs and professionals
The AJP Tour Fujairah International Pro, which will take place at Zayed Sports Complex on July 2 and 3, is part of a season-long, 160-plus event global tour, five legs of which are being held in the UAE during the 2022 season.
The Fujairah event is organized by the AJP in cooperation with the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al-Sharqi, the crown prince of the emirate.
Youssef Abdullah Al-Batran, a board member of the UAEJJF, said the AJP tournaments in the UAE are among the most important sporting events held in the Emirates.
“This championship attracts the participation of hundreds of competitors across all categories, with different age and weight groups,” he said.
“The skill levels of the participants vary so it provides great opportunities for athletes to compete against a range of opponents. This can only help their preparations for future championships.”
The action begins on Saturday with the teens, youth, and men’s masters categories, and concludes on Sunday with the amateur and professional contests. The winners of each category are awarded 600 ranking points.
Tariq Al-Bahri, the general manager of AJP, said: “The competitors are eagerly waiting for the start of this championship because of its importance and direct impact on their classification, as well as their advancement on the annual rankings ladder.
“This will pave the way for them to qualify and participate in the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship.”