Five world championship golds, Khaled Al Shehhi eyes Abu Dhabi Pro’s black-belt gold

Five world championship golds, Khaled Al Shehhi eyes Abu Dhabi Pro’s black-belt gold

ABU DHABI, 28th August, 2023 (WAM) -- The echoes of the UAE National Jiu-Jitsu Team’s victory in the JJIF Youth World Championship in Kazakhstan's capital, Astana, still resonate. The team, sponsored by Mubadala Investment Company, has firmly established itself at the top of the international ranking table, outperforming even the most powerful teams, including the host country Kazakhstan, Germany, Greece, and Thailand.

The achievement is considered historic on many levels, particularly the number of medals won by the champions, totalling 46, including 15 gold, 12 silver, and 19 bronze medals. The UAE secured the fourth consecutive title.

As is the case in every international tournament for the National Team, a few athletes stand out with the most impressive performances. Among these athletes is the Emirati hero Khaled Al Shehhi, representing the National Team in the 62-kilogramme weight category.

Al Shehhi’s name has become synonymous with gold in the Jiu-Jitsu World Championship. The champion, who is not yet 21 years old, has won 5 gold medals in his weight category over three years, competing against the strongest in the world. Given his young age and the distinction of his career, he is a strong candidate to break all records and join the ranks of