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- NAS Sports Jiu-Jitsu Tournament 2025 will take place March 5-6 at Nad Al-Sheba Sports Complex
- Yousef Abdullah Al-Batran: The NAS Sports Tournament continues to solidify its position as a leading platform for supporting and developing jiu-jitsu
ABU DHABI: The NAS Sports Jiu-Jitsu Tournament 2025, as part of the 12th edition of the NAS Sports Tournament, is set to take place March 5-6 at Nad Al-Sheba Sports Complex in Dubai.
Organized by The UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, in cooperation with Dubai Sports Council, the NAS Sports Tournament has become fixture in the Ramadan sports calendar in the UAE.
The event is one of the country’s largest multi-sport events held during the holy month, featuring 11 disciplines and drawing top athletes across different age groups. This year’s jiu-jitsu competition will see over 400 men and women competing, highlighting the sport’s growing popularity in the Emirates.
Taking to the mats will be athletes from leading clubs and academies, with competitors across three divisions: teens (14–15 years), youth (16–17 years), and adults (18+).
The action kicks off on Wednesday with the teen and youth divisions, followed by the adult category the following day.
Yousef Abdullah Al-Batran, board member of the UAEJJF, said: “The NAS Sports Tournament continues to solidify its position as a leading platform for supporting and developing jiu-jitsu by attracting athletes from various clubs and academies to compete in a distinguished competitive environment. The strong turnout for this year’s competition reflects the sport’s increasing popularity within the community, and we expect this year’s edition to be strong in every aspect.”