Sheikh Mansour crowns champions at Vice President’s Cup Jiu-Jitsu held at Shabab Al Ahli
Sheikh Mansour crowns winners of the Vice President’s Cup Jiu-Jitsu at Shabab Al Ahli; Team 777, Sharjah, Al Jazira and Baniyas claimed category titles.
The Vice President’s Cup Jiu-Jitsu concluded with Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum presenting trophies to the winning clubs after two days of competition at Shabab Al Ahli Club. The tournament brought together a wide field of clubs and academies from across the UAE and served as a key competitive test ahead of the domestic season. Final-day clashes produced clear winners in each age group and highlighted emerging talent across the federation.
Sheikh Mansour crowns winning clubs at Shabab Al Ahli
Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum led the awards ceremony to honour clubs that finished on the podium at the Vice President’s Cup Jiu-Jitsu. The presentation took place in front of federation and club officials after a tightly contested final day of bouts. The presence of senior leadership underscored the competition’s stature within the UAE sporting calendar.
The two-day event was staged at Shabab Al Ahli Club, which officials credited for providing full organisational support and competition facilities. Matches ran on schedule and attracted disciplined performances from youth and senior divisions alike. Organisers said the venue’s infrastructure helped maintain the high standard expected of national-level events.
Winners: Team 777, Sharjah Club, Al Jazira and Baniyas
In the under-14 category, Balmz Sports Team 777 emerged as champions after strong showings throughout the tournament. The under-16 title went to Sharjah Club for Martial Arts, which demonstrated tactical maturity and depth across its roster. Al Jazira Club secured top honours in the under-18 division, while Baniyas Jiu-Jitsu Club claimed the senior crown in a competitive finale.
Organisers noted that the finals across categories revealed fine tactical margins between the leading clubs and underlined the benefits of sustained academy programmes. Several individual performances were singled out by coaches and scouts as indicators of long-term potential. Clubs left the event with both trophies and clear takeaways to refine training ahead of upcoming fixtures.
UAE Jiu-Jitsu officials attend closing ceremony
The closing ceremony was attended by Mohammed Salem Al Dhaheri, vice president of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, alongside board members Mohamed bin Dalmouj Al Dhaheri and Yousif Al Batran. Representatives from Dubai Sports Council and club leadership, including Ahmed Saeed Al Jarwan of Sharjah Club and Nasser Khadem Al Kaabi of Baniyas, were present for the medal presentations. The delegation reflected close collaboration between the federation and member clubs in delivering the event.
Officials used the platform to congratulate athletes and thank the host club for its role in staging the competition. Their remarks emphasised the federation’s strategic priority to expand competitive opportunities for youth. Observers said the ceremony reinforced institutional support for jiu-jitsu as a national sport.
Federation hails clubs and lauds host performance
Mohammed Salem Al Dhaheri congratulated the winning clubs and praised the overall level of competition at the Vice President’s Cup Jiu-Jitsu. He highlighted the event’s role in testing readiness and assessing the progress of club training programmes across the country. Al Dhaheri also commended Shabab Al Ahli Club for the organisational infrastructure that helped the tournament run smoothly.
The federation reiterated that major domestic tournaments are central to the sport’s development pathway and provide essential match experience for athletes. Officials stressed that such events enable technical staff to evaluate talent in a competitive environment and inform selections for future national squads. The federation signalled continued support for club-led development and collaborative events.
Clubs credit structured programmes and teamwork for success
Ahmed Saeed Al Jarwan, chairman of Sharjah Club for Martial Arts, thanked the federation for its support and emphasised respect for opponents and referees as core values of his club. He praised the collective effort of the board, coaches and athletes that led to the club’s podium finish. Al Jarwan said the result reflects a long-term approach to athlete development and character formation.
Ubaid Musabbah Al Kaabi, a member of Baniyas Club’s management and supervisor of individual sports, said retaining the senior title was the result of coordinated effort across technical, administrative and player ranks. He described the victory as evidence of the club’s investment in world-class athletes and support systems. Abdullah Al Qamah, director of jiu-jitsu at Al Jazira, celebrated his team’s under-18 success and thanked both the federation and the club for sustained backing.
Vice President’s Cup strengthens talent pipeline and season preparation
Organisers and coaches agreed that the Vice President’s Cup Jiu-Jitsu functions as both a competitive prize and a development benchmark for clubs and academies. The tournament provided an environment for coaches to measure athletic progress, test tactical adjustments and expose younger players to higher-pressure matches. Several contenders who impressed this week are likely to be monitored closely as national and regional competitions approach.
With the domestic season underway, clubs will return to training with targeted plans informed by match outcomes at Shabab Al Ahli. The federation indicated that data gathered from the event will feed into selection discussions and training priorities. For players, the Cup offered a clear signal of where additional preparation is required to compete at higher levels.
The Vice President’s Cup Jiu-Jitsu concluded as a focused, well-organised showcase of the UAE’s club system and rising talent, leaving clubs to build on momentum and refine development pathways for the months ahead.
