Abu Dhabi hosts the Junior World Cup for Mixed Martial Arts

The capital, Abu Dhabi, is preparing to host the World Junior Mixed Martial Arts Championship, at the Mubadala Arena in Zayed Sports City, from the 6th to the 10th of next August. Abu Dhabi’s hosting of the tournament in its fifth edition for the third year in a row reflects its position as a leading destination for hosting major international sporting tournaments and events, and confirms the trust it enjoys from the global sports community and the continental and international federations. This year’s edition attracts more than 800 male and female players from 45 countries, who aspire to showcase their abilities and gain distinctive experiences, through interaction with elite young mixed martial arts players from all over the world, in addition to enhancing their sporting careers and representing their countries in an honorable manner. The tournament’s activities extend over five days, allowing mixed martial arts champions to compete in three age categories: (Junior C) between 12 and 13 years old, (Junior B) between 14 and 15 years old, and (Junior A) between 16 and 17 years old. years. The national team participating in this year’s edition includes an initial list of 40 male and female players, including brilliant names who have shined greatly in past editions. In the coming weeks, the team is preparing to intensify its preparations for the tournament, through an intensive training camp to enhance the players’ readiness, physical and mental readiness, and improve their technical abilities and techniques. Member of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation and Chairman of the Mixed Martial Arts Committee, Brigadier General Mohammed bin Dalmuj Al Dhaheri, praised the efforts made by the tournament’s organizing committee and the subcommittees that seek to ensure an exceptional organizational experience, especially in light of the wide positive response that the past two editions received among the circles. Players, fans, the global sports community, and continental and international federations alike. He said: “We are less than two months away from the most prominent event that fans of mixed martial arts around the world look forward to, and we are doing our utmost to ensure that this edition comes out in the best possible way, and to consolidate the position of the capital, Abu Dhabi, as a leading destination for hosting major tournaments and events.” He added: “The success of the Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation in organizing three editions of the tournament in Abu Dhabi since 2022 reflects the firm confidence that the International Federation has in the capital, Abu Dhabi, as a global sports destination.”