ABU DHABI, 1st May 2024 (WAM) -- The international delegations for the eighth Jiu-Jitsu Asian Championships, comprising athletes, coaches, and officials, have started arriving in Abu Dhabi as the competitions gear up to kick-off on Friday.
The championships, held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, will bring together over 1,500 male and female competitors from more than 30 countries at the Mubadala Arena from 3rd to 8th May.
Mohamed Salem Al Dhaheri, Vice Chairman of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, emphasised the completion of the preparations for the event and highlighted the readiness of all facilities, including hotels, training centres, transportation services, the competition arena, and the professional volunteers dedicated to serving the delegations throughout their time in the country.
"We warmly welcome our guests from various parts of Asia, promising them a pleasant experience in their second home. We extend our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all our partners, sponsors, and media representatives for their cooperation and support for the prestigious championship. A special acknowledgement goes to the dedicated members of the OSS Volunteering Programme for their tireless efforts,“ Al Dhaheri said.
Abdullah Al Zaabi, Head of the Federation's Events and Activities Section, affirmed that all technical and logistical arrangements necessary for the competitions have been completed. He underlined the diligent efforts of the subcommittees, who worked tirelessly to ensure the event's success.
He assured that all venues are primed and the tournament schedules have been finalised, wishing all participating delegations a pleasant stay and success.
Delegations from Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Iraq, Thailand, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Mongolia, and India are among those who have already arrived in Abu Dhabi. Representatives of the delegations expressed their enthusiasm for participating in the championship and expressed satisfaction with the reception organised.
Mubarak Ahmed Al-Qarni, a member of the Saudi Arabian delegation, expressed his excitement at participating in the championship and their determination to perform well. Al-Qarni stressed the continuous preparations of their team, boasting a list of talented athletes aspiring to clinch medals. He also lauded Abu Dhabi for hosting the championship and wished the event organisers the best.