The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Grappling World Tour concluded in spectacular fashion at the Mubadala Arena, Zayed Sports City, bringing together top grapplers from over 50 countries. Organized by the Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Pro (AJP) Federation, the event showcased high-level competition and reinforced Abu Dhabi’s reputation as a global hub for combat sports.
The UAE clinched the top spot on the final leaderboard with 31,000 points, narrowly surpassing Brazil’s 30,600 points and Russia’s 19,000 points. This strong showing underscores the growing prowess and consistency of Emirati athletes on the world stage.
In the professional division, UAE’s Khaled Al Shehhi stole the spotlight, securing a gold medal after a series of commanding performances. He credited his victory to years of dedicated training and strong national support. Likewise, Pouya Rahmani excelled in the heavyweight category, capturing gold after dominating the elimination and final rounds.
Athletes praised the event’s world-class organization, high standards, and enthusiastic audience. Tareq Al Bahri, General Manager of AJP Federation, highlighted that such tournaments play a vital role in developing grappling talent and elevating the sport’s global profile.
The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Grappling World Tour remains a key fixture on the AJP calendar, contributing significantly to Abu Dhabi’s standing as a leading destination for martial arts and combat sports competitions.
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