Team UAE Jiu-Jitsu delivers a strong performance on the international stage.
Dubai: The UAE Jiu-Jitsu National Team concluded the 2026 Paris Open Grand Prix with a total of 12 medals, including five golds.
The strong result highlighted the team’s composure and consistency on the mats across two days of elite competition in Paris.
The UAE team opened its campaign with an impressive performance, securing two gold medals, one silver and two bronze on the first day, before adding seven more medals the following afternoon — three gold, two silver and two bronze.
Abdulrahman Abdulhaq earned the UAE’s first gold in Paris after winning the 62kg category, while Faisal Alwahedi went on to claim the top spot in the 69kg division.
Ahmad Khalifa Andeez secured silver in the same weight category, while Rashed Mohammed Alshehhi and Abdulrahman Sayedna Sayed Mohammed each claimed bronze in the 56kg division.
On day two, the UAE added to its medal tally with gold medals from Maryam Adnan Ali (45kg), Balqees Abdulkarim (48kg), and Ammar Khalil Al Hosani (94kg).
Al Anoud Ibrahim Al Harbi (48kg) and Saeed Hamad Al Kaabi (85kg) both secured silver, while Abdullah Ahmed Al Kaabi (94kg) and Meera Hassan Al Hosani (52kg) each claimed bronze to complete another successful day.
The competition attracted a strong international field, with athletes displaying a wide range of technical styles. Many matches were closely contested, with results often decided by the smallest of margins.
Abdulhaq described his performance level as “high from the first bout” and said that “staying focused made the difference,” while Balqees Abdulkarim added: “At this level, success comes from making the right decisions at the right time.”
Mohammed Salem Al Dhaheri, Vice Chairman of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, congratulated the athletes on their performance.
He said: “The level demonstrated reflects a clear commitment to the technical programme and the ability to perform under the demands of high-level competition, where managing each phase of the bout requires precision and discipline.
“This participation is part of a long-term preparation programme focused on improving performance quality and preparing athletes to compete against opponents from different technical schools. The continued support of the UAE leadership provides the foundation for this approach, offering regular exposure to top-level competition, which is reflected in the team’s progress and growing ability to succeed internationally.”
