UAE Jiu-Jitsu National Team set for 6th Asian Beach Games in China

ABU DHABI: The UAE Jiu-Jitsu National Team have departed for China to compete in the sixth Asian Beach Games, taking place in Sanya from April 22 to 30.

The games, organized by the Olympic Council of Asia, will have 3,800 male and female athletes representing 45 countries, competing across 14 sports.

This participation offers the UAE team an opportunity to reinforce its regional dominance and further consolidate the country’s leadership on the Asian stage.

The UAE delegation to China is headed by Mubarak Saleh Al-Menhali, technical director at the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, who emphasized the value of competing in a multi-sport environment.

He said the contest “provides an important technical benchmark, allowing our athletes to test themselves against diverse styles and assess their progress in a dynamic competitive environment.

“It is part of a wider plan by the federation to enhance athletes’ capabilities and maintain technical and tactical excellence under varying conditions, while strengthening the team’s presence in continental and international competitions.”

Al-Menhali added: “Since the event is returning after the last edition held in 2016 in Vietnam, we expect a higher level of competition, especially given the presence of strong teams from across Asia.

“We are confident our athletes can deliver performances that reflect the work done since the last edition.”

National team athlete Asma Al-Hosani said: “Our training focused on enhancing technical readiness, improving our ability to read opponents, and adapting to different match scenarios — especially against elite athletes from across Asia.

“Precision and quick decision-making are crucial in determining outcomes at this level. We enter the competition