DUBAI: In the next few days, over 2,000 athletes will be making the UAE capital their home as it hosts the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship (ADWPJJC), with the earliest action kicking off on Tuesday at the Jiu-Jitsu Arena.
The ADWJJC, running from April 6-9, is the largest and most prestigious event on the global jiu-jitsu calendar.
The 12th edition of the showpiece tournament will be held under the patronage of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, crown prince of Abu Dhabi and deputy supreme commander of the UAE Armed Forces.
Mohammed Salem Al-Dhaheri, vice president of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation (UAEJJF), said Abu Dhabi’s status as the jiu-jitsu capital brought with it a lot of responsibility and trust that the organizers are keen to justify.