The national team claimed world titles in Adult and Under-21 Newaza divisions. The UAE secured 65 medals during the nine-day event in Abu Dhabi.
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The UAE national team concluded the 2026 Jiu-Jitsu World Championship with a major achievement. They were crowned world champions in both the Adult and Under-21 Newaza divisions. The event took place over nine days at the Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi.
More than 1,500 athletes from around the world competed across various age groups and disciplines. The UAE team demonstrated a strong performance on home soil throughout the tournament. They finished the championship with a total of 65 medals. This collection includes 18 gold, 17 silver, and 30 bronze medals.
The Adult Team delivered one of the most notable results of the championship. Along with securing the Newaza world title, the UAE finished top of the overall Adult standings. This success is particularly impressive because they competed only in Newaza. The overall standings also incorporated results from Contact Jiu-Jitsu, Fighting, Duo, and Show. This victory reinforces the UAE's growing reputation in the sports world. More details are available in the original publication.
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