900 Athletes from 30 Countries
Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Pro Association has announced the start of a new round of Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu Championship.
This is the first time that the championship takes place in Xi’an, China, it begins today and will continue until 20-October.
This round features wide participation, with 900 athletes from 30 countries, including 25 Emirati players.
Both rising talents and professionals can showcase their skills in a highly competitive environment.
The championship does also include a Masters category.
This category is attracting players from different age groups.
It is also enhancing the global and inclusive nature of the event.
Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu Championship: A Global Platform for Chinese Athletes
The association emphasized that its championship series popularity is growing in the region.
Previous championships in China got over 50 million views and followers across various Chinese media outlets.
This boosted the sport’s popularity in the country.
The tournament offers a global platform for Chinese athletes.
So they can compete at international level.
It is also contributing to the development of local talent and strengthening ties between China and the international jiu-jitsu community.
Abu Dhabi Ongoing Commitment to Promote Jiu-jitsu
Tariq Al Bahri, General Manager of International Vision Sports Management and the organizer of Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu Tour, said:
“Xi’an round is a key step in our efforts to strengthen the presence of jiu-jitsu in China, where the sport has seen remarkable growth in recent years.
The successes we’ve had organizing AJP Jiu-Jitsu Championships have paved the way for this round hosting for the first time in China.
Reflecting Abu Dhabi’s ongoing commitment to promoting jiu-jitsu and expanding its presence in Asia and the world.
This is in line with its strategic vision to support and develop combat sports.”
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Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu Tour is attracting top international athletes and emerging talents.
It is also a gateway for global recognition in the sport.
The tour popularity in China aligns with the growing demand for high-level sports championships in the region, because martial arts have deep cultural and historical roots.
