Abu Dhabi, UAE – The Abu Dhabi Association of Jiu-Jitsu Professionals announced, on Thursday, the details of the Barcelona International Championship. Which will be held next Sunday in Barcelona, with wide international participation from different continents. In a new step that strengthens Abu Dhabi’s presence on the global jiu-jitsu map, and confirms its pioneering role in developing and disseminating the game on an international scale.
The association explained that the tournament will be held at the “La Marbella Motispal” complex, with the participation of male and female players from different age groups. It includes buds, cubs, juniors, youth, men, and professors, of both sexes, amateurs and professionals, with competitions being held within one day.
600 points in the international rankings
Zaid Eagleton, the association’s director of operations, confirmed that the official weighing procedures will be held in two periods. The first is from five to seven in the evening on Saturday, April 4th. The second will be from 8:00 am to 9:00 am on Sunday, April 5, and the competitions will start at 10:00 am Barcelona time.
He explained that the first-place finisher in the professional category will receive 600 points in the annual international ranking. In addition to the financial prize. This enhances the tournament’s importance and artistic value, and attracts elite players from around the world to compete for the top positions.
continued success
The tournament comes as part of the association’s efforts to enhance Abu Dhabi’s position as the largest developer of jiu-jitsu in the world, and consolidate its position as the world capital of the game. By organizing international tournaments that contribute to spreading sports, discovering talent, creating champions, and expanding the base of practitioners.
The event reflects the continued successes achieved by the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation and the Abu Dhabi Association of Jiu-Jitsu Professionals in leading the global scene of the game. Thanks to the great support of the country’s wise leadership, which provided all the ingredients for success and contributed to establishing jiu-jitsu as a national sport. Because of the educational and human values it carries, it contributes to preparing strong generations capable of facing challenges. This sport also contributes to enhancing the values of discipline, patience, endurance, self-confidence and focus. These are the principles that have become part of the UAE’s sporting identity. Which enabled Abu Dhabi to consolidate its position as the world capital of jiu-jitsu, and a major platform for champions to move towards the world.
