Abu dhabi: Baniyas Jiu-Jitsu Club was crowned champions of the Mother of the Nation Jiu-Jitsu Cup, which concluded today at the Fatima bint Mubarak Women's Sports Academy after two days of competition and strong performances.
According to Emirates News Agency, the championship brought together top women athletes from clubs and academies across the UAE, with packed stands and a strong family audience throughout the event. Al Ain Jiu-Jitsu Club finished second in the overall standings, while Al Jazira Jiu-Jitsu Club claimed third place, closing a closely contested championship that highlighted the continued growth of women's jiu-jitsu in the UAE.
The competitions were attended by Sana bint Mohammed Suhail, Minister of Family; Major General Ahmed Nasser Al Raisi, chairman of the board of directors at Baniyas Club; Mohamed Salem Al Dhaheri, Vice Chairman of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation; Yousef Abdullah Al Batran, Board Member of the Federation; Brigadier Nasser Khadem Al Kaabi, Vice President of Baniyas Club; Mubarak Saleh Al Menhali, Director of the Technical Department at the UAEJJF; and Abdullah Salem Al Zaabi, Director of Marketing and Corporate Communications, UAEJJF, alongside representatives of clubs, academies, sponsors, and strategic partners.
Sana bint Mohammed Suhail praised the efforts of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation in developing the sport, noting that the Mother of the Nation Jiu-Jitsu Cup reflects the strong position reached by women's sport in the UAE and the important role families play in supporting and encouraging girls to continue training and improving.
Major General Ahmed Nasser Al Raisi remarked on the prestige of the championship, highlighting Baniyas Club's tradition of competing for honors at this event. He emphasized the club's ongoing focus on developing women's sport.
Mohamed Salem Al Dhaheri congratulated the winning clubs and emphasized that the championship is a key part of the Federation's strategy to develop women's jiu-jitsu and build a strong group of athletes capable of representing the UAE at different levels.
Mohamed Khamis Aljneibi, father of national team athlete and Baniyas Club competitor Aysha Mohamed Aljneibi, highlighted the importance of family support in the journey of athletes, noting that being present in the stands gives athletes confidence and motivation to perform at their best and reinforces values such as commitment and discipline.
