Dubai, UAE – The Emirates Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation announced the start of the UAE Vice President’s Cup for Jiu-Jitsu next Saturday. The competitions will be held on May 2 and 3 at the Shabab Al Ahli Club Hall in Dubai. With the participation of nine of the UAE’s elite clubs and academies. In one of the most important tournaments on the local season agenda.
The tournament witnesses strong competition between clubs for first places in various categories. Reflecting its artistic and moral value, and enhancing its position as one of the most prominent stations of the season. Its total financial prizes amount to more than one million dirhams.
The preliminary round competitions will begin on Saturday, and the final matches will be held on Sunday, with the participation of clubs and academies in the under-14, under-16, under-18 and adult categories, as part of the team competitions. The competition mechanism in each category is determined according to the number of participating clubs. It ranges from best-of-three matches to group competitions. All the way to the final rounds to determine the first places, including the champion, runner-up, and third-place winners.
The tournament is of particular importance to the nation’s jiu-jitsu champions, as it bears a name dear to athletes and the game’s fans. It is considered one of the most prominent tournaments on the local scene.
The previous edition witnessed four different clubs winning category titles. Sharjah Self-Defense Sports Club won the Under-14 title, Al Ain Club won the Under-16 title, Al Jazira Club won the Under-18 title, and Bani Yas Club won the Senior Category title. This is a clear indication of the expansion of the circle of competition and the distribution of titles between clubs. This raises the challenge and makes the competition in the current version more balanced and competitive.
