The 2021 Abu Dhabi International Pro hosted over 500 local and international jiu-jitsu athletes. The event, organised by the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, was held over two days from 12 to 13 March at the Jiu-Jitsu Arena.
On day one, white and blue belts competed while on day two, purple, brown and black belts took centre stage.
Local UAE athletes topped the rankings with 43,410 points and 86 combined gold, silver and bronze medals across juvenile, adult and masters male and female categories.
UAE’s Mayed Al Shehhi won the gold medal in the blue belt division while Marwa Al Hosani claimed the gold medal in the 70kg class in the adults blue belt division.
The championship was held with strict health and safety protocols in accordance with local and federal authorities.
The Abu Dhabi International Pro will also host the prestigious championship on the global jiu-jitsu calendar, the 12th edition of the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship, which will take place from 6 to 9 April.