Jiu Jitsu tournament set to begin today
The UAE Jiu Jitsu team with Carlos Santos, who has organised the Emirates Asian Super Cup Jiu Jitsu Championship
Abu Dhabi: Around 150 competitors from 30 countries will be in action over the next two days in the Emirates Asian Super Cup Jiu Jitsu Championship, which starts today.
The two-day event is being held under the patronage of Shaikh Zayed Bin Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and will be held at the UAE Wrestling and Judo Federation (UAEWJF) arena in Abu Dhabi.
Event Organiser Carlos Santos said cash prizes of nearly $40,000 were up for grabs during the two-day event.
"All preparations have been completed to host the event," Santos said.
The former world champion, who is now coach of the UAE team, said as many as 50 competitors from the UAE will also be in the fray.
"Brazil has once again fielded a strong contingent and we are expecting some close contests," he said.
Competitions will be held in 14 different weight categories which have been further divided into two groups.
All preliminary rounds will be held today with the finals being contested tomorrow.
Carlos said the Asian event would serve as a dress rehearsal for the first Professional Jiu-Jitsu World Cup, which will be held in Abu Dhabi in April next year.
"We are very proud of the development of Jiu Jitsu in this part of the world and we see more UAE nationals practicing the sport," said Santos.
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