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7/21/22, 8:51 AM Emirates News Agency – Suhail bin Butti: The achievements of jiu-jitsu reflect the UAE leadership on the international sports map
Rising champion Shamma Al Kalbani, 19, also won two bronzes, becoming the first Emirati girl to achieve this feat in a
combat sport at this global level.

His Excellency Sheikh Suhail bin Butti added: “The Authority looks forward to enhancing the achievement factor in various
sports, and we support the efforts of the Jiu-Jitsu Federation to continue working on developing the athletes’ performance to
achieve more achievements and consolidate the UAE’s presence on the international sports map. Success in multiple weights
and categories represents an effective work mechanism.” To develop talents and empower them with the aim of achieving
achievements in various global forums.

For his part, His Excellency Mohammed Salem Al Dhaheri, Vice-President of the Emirates Jiu-Jitsu Federation, said that the
achievement of these achievements came thanks to the directives and support of the wise leadership aimed at advancing the
sports sector, and the determination of the players to raise the flag of the UAE fluttering high in international forums.

Al Dhaheri added: The team’s players showed a high desire to prove their abilities in the tournament, and this was reinforced
by the great effort they made during the preparatory camp, through which work was done to raise the technical and physical
efficiency of the players and to bring them into the atmosphere of the competitions, as the Federation works continuously to
secure the camps necessary for the development of the team. national in order to continue to achieve achievements.

The national jiu-jitsu team held a month-long camp in California, USA, to ensure the best preparation before participating in
the World Games.

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