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The Brazilian capital, Rio de Janeiro, is preparing to host the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu Championship, in its tenth season 2024-2025, organized by the World Vision Sports Management Company, at the Carioca Arena during the period from July 19 to 21, with the participation of more than 2,000 male and female players from various parts of the world. The world, which reflects the cultural and sports cooperation between the UAE and Brazil, and enhances the exchange of experiences between the two countries, especially in the sports field.
The tenth edition of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Rio de Janeiro strengthens its position on the global sports scene as one of the most prominent events in the world of Jiu-Jitsu. It is also an opportunity to emphasize the bilateral relations between the United Arab Emirates and Brazil, as this edition coincides with the celebration of the 50th anniversary. One year since the start of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Tariq Al-Bahri, General Manager of World Vision Sports Management Company, stressed that the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Championship is a global platform for communication between players from different parts of the world, which contributes to building new friendships that transcend geographical borders. He explained that the efforts made by the UAE to promote the global growth of jiu-jitsu have pivotally contributed to spreading the sport in many capitals of the world, including Rio de Janeiro.
Al-Bahri added: “The city of Rio de Janeiro is of special importance in the world of martial arts, as it is considered an important global center for the sport of Jiu-Jitsu and a number of its most prominent academies, and hosting the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam tournament in Rio adds a new chapter to the city’s sporting legacy, and highlights its position as a distinguished destination.” For Jiu-Jitsu fans from all over the world.”
The UAE is represented in the tournament by players Jassim Mubarak in the masters category, and Zayed Al Shamsi, Saeed Al Kubaisi, Omar Al Suwaidi, Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Balqis Abdullah, Maryam Al Ali, Asma Al Hosani, Shamma Al Kalbani, Marwa Al Hosani, Haya Al Jahouri and Bashayer Al Matroushi in the professional category. The Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Championship is one of the most prominent tournaments on the global jiu-jitsu calendar, as it provides an ideal platform for Emirati players to test their skills against the best international players. Over the past ten years, the tournament has succeeded in presenting itself as the largest destination for jiu-jitsu players around the world, and the large turnout witnessed by each round of the tournament is strong evidence of its importance and great value for the elite champions and world-ranked champions.
