Emirates Club athletes win five medals at Asian Jiu-Jitsu Championship

By James Mercer • 10 September 2026, 23:00 • 3 mins read

Emirates Club athletes made a strong showing at the Asian Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Abu Dhabi, earning three gold and two silver medals under coaches Sami Ben Hariz and Gladison Silva. Every club participant reached the podium, highlighting the UAE's growing presence in Asian jiu-jitsu.

Emirates Club athletes returned from the Asian Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Abu Dhabi with three gold medals and two silvers. In a field crowded with top competitors from across Asia, every Emirates Club entrant reached the podium, showing the team's depth and preparation.

Abdulhamid Al Halawi took gold in the Masters brown belt division, handling the pressure with skill and composure. Ahmed Reda won gold in the white belt category, and Mohamed Hamad Maalem added another gold in the under-18 white belt division, continuing his run of strong results from recent tournaments.

The 2026 AJP Asia Continental Jiu-Jitsu Championship brought together over 2,000 athletes from 90 countries, making it one of the most diverse and competitive editions to date.
WAM

Ahmed Saad Al Habsi earned silver in the Masters purple belt, and Fayez Jumaa took silver in the white belt category. All of these results came under the guidance of coaches Sami Ben Hariz and Gladison Silva, whose approach has paid off for the club's athletes.

The championship in Abu Dhabi brought together top talent from a range of belt levels and age groups. Emirates Club's ability to reach the podium in every category they entered speaks to the quality of their training and the mindset of their athletes and coaches.

For the UAE jiu-jitsu community, these results are more than just numbers. Emirates Club's performance in Abu Dhabi shows that local athletes are now competing with-and often beating-the best in Asia. The club's all-podium finish signals a shift in regional competition and raises the bar for other teams hoping to challenge the UAE's progress in the sport.

The 2026 championship was part of the official AJP season calendar and featured divisions for amateurs, masters, juniors, youth, and professionals. According to Sharjah24 and AJP coverage, this broad spectrum of categories highlights the significance of any club's medal tally, as it reflects success across a wide range of ages and skill levels.
Sharjah24 / AJP coverage

According to WAM, the championship ended on September 6, 2026, after three days of competition at Mubadala Arena. The UAE national team led the overall standings from the start, finishing with 80,720 points, ahead of Brazil and Colombia, as reported by Emirates24. The event was organized by Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Pro (AJP) and sponsored by EDGE Group, reinforcing Abu Dhabi's role as a major center for the sport.

While official post-event reports did not break down medal counts for individual clubs like Emirates Club, the size and diversity of the tournament make the club's results stand out. The UAE's top finish in the team rankings reflects the country's ongoing investment in jiu-jitsu and the rising profile of its athletes on the international stage.

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James Mercer

James Mercer is the Founder, Owner, Publisher and Managing Director of UAE CUE Sports, where he oversees editorial direction and the publication's development across the Emirates. He writes about UAE sport, sports media, major events, venues, sports business and the wider relationship between participation, audiences and the country's sporting industry.