Emirati astronaut Al Neyadi shares insights on practising jiu-jitsu in space with UAE national team

Emirati astronaut Al Neyadi shares insights on practising jiu-jitsu in space with UAE national team

Al Neyadi recently made history by becoming the first astronaut to practice jiu-jitsu at the International Space Station

Emirati astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi. — Supplied photo

By Team KT Published: Sun 30 Jul 2023, 2:49 PM

The UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, the governing body for the sports in the UAE, organised an interactive video conference with Emirati astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi on Wednesday. During the session, he shared his remarkable experience of practising jiu-jitsu in space and how the sport has benefited him during his journey.

Al Neyadi recently made history by becoming the first astronaut to practice jiu-jitsu at the International Space Station.

The exclusive event was inaugurated by Brigadier General Mohammed bin Dalmouj Al Dhaheri, Board Member of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation. Fahad Ali Al Shamsi, Secretary-General of the UAE, along with several strategic partners of the UAEJJF, were also present at the event.

During the occasion, Al Neyadi engaged in a captivating conversation with the UAE national team.

He congratulated the team for winning the Jiu-Jitsu World Championship title for the fourth consecutive year. The championship took place in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, last week, where the team performed outstandingly, securing a total of 14 medals: eight gold, four silver, and two bronze.

Al Neyadi emphasised that these