UAE claim three jiu-jitsu golds at Asian Games
Dubai: The UAE claimed three gold medals and two silvers in jiu-jitsu at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Thursday, with Khaled Al Shehhi, Ahmed Andeez and Balqees Abdulla winning golds. Al Shehhi successfully defended his Asian Games crown in the men’s 62kg division after defeating fellow Emirati Omar Al Suwaidi in an all-UAE final. Al Suwaidi took silver to complete a one-two finish for the…
Dubai has witnessed a triumphant day for the UAE's jiu-jitsu team at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, as they secured three gold medals and two silvers. Khaled Al Shehhi, Ahmed Andeez, and Balqees Abdulla emerged victorious in their respective categories, with Al Shehhi defending his Asian Games title in the men’s 62kg division, Andeez claiming gold in the men’s 69kg category, and Abdulla winning gold in the women’s 48kg division.
This remarkable achievement marks a significant boost to the UAE's medal tally, now standing at seven medals overall, with four golds and three silvers.
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