{ "id": 11681823, "title": "UAE jiu-jitsu team's victorious campaign at Asian Games the 'start of a long journey'", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/uae-jiu-jitsu-teams-victorious-campaign-at-asian-games-the-start-of-a-11681823", "topic": "culture", "section": "Culture", "published": "2026-10-03T09:54:25.000Z", "source": { "name": "The National Business", "slug": "the-national-business", "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/2026/10/03/uae-jiu-jitsu-teams-victorious-campaign-at-asian-games-the-start-of-a-long-journey/" }, "original_language": "en", "account": "The UAE's jiu-jitsu team concluded a highly successful campaign at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026, securing eight medals, including a record five golds, two silvers, and one bronze. Key contributors to the team's victory were Balqees Al Hashmi, Khaled Al Shehhi, Ahmed Andeez, Mahdi Al Awlaqi, and Asma Al Hosani. Al Anoud Al Harbi and Omar Al Suwaidi achieved silver, while Amaar Al Hosani claimed bronze.\n\nThis triumphant run follows previous successes at the 2018 Jakarta Games and the 2023 Hangzhou Games, where the UAE won two and four gold medals, respectively, before topping the podium at Aichi-Nagoya. Khaled Al Shehhi, who secured his second consecutive gold, expressed pride in his achievement, dedicating it to UAE's leadership, family, coach, and national teammates. He emphasized that this medal marked the beginning of a long journey of hard work and commitment.\n\nAl Harbi, who won silver in her debut at the Asian Games, noted the UAE's growing prominence in the sport. She stated that the all-Emirati final highlighted the progress made by jiu-jitsu athletes within the country and the potential for future success on the international stage. Al Harbi expressed her determination to continue striving for gold in future competitions.\n\nThe final day of the competition was attended by the UAE ambassador to Japan, Mohamed Salem Al Dhaheri, a UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation official, and other representatives. Al Dhaheri praised the team's successful campaign, attributing their achievements to careful planning, consistent effort, and the contributions of athletes, coaches, and administrative staff.", "summary": "The UAE's jiu-jitsu team concluded a hugely successful campaign at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026, finishing with eight medals which included a record five golds, two silvers and one bronze. The UAE's strong performance at the Games was led by Balqees Al Hashmi (women’s 48kg), Khaled Al Shehhi (men’s 62kg), Ahmed Andeez (men’s 69kg), Mahdi Al Awlaqi (men’s 77kg) and Asma Al Hosani (women’s…", "key_points": [], "editors_take": null, "illustration": null, "coverage": { "outlets": 12, "also_reported_by": [ { "outlet": "Yonhap News", "title": "(URGENT) PGA Tour's Kim Joo-hyung captures Asian Games gold medal", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/urgent-pga-tours-kim-joo-hyung-captures-asian-games-gold-medal", "published": "2026-10-03T07:15:58.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Dawn", "title": "Asian games final: Hasan Nawaz hits belligerent half century to bring Pakistan back in the game against India", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/asian-games-final-hasan-nawaz-hits-belligerent-half-century-to-bring", "published": "2026-10-03T07:43:00.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Daily Times", "title": "Pakistan clinch squash silver at Asian Games", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/pakistan-clinch-squash-silver-at-asian-games", "published": "2026-10-03T08:35:20.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Khaosod English", "title": "Thailand’s Banlung wins second straight Asian Games taekwondo gold", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/thailands-banlung-wins-second-straight-asian-games-taekwondo-gold", "published": "2026-10-03T08:54:01.000Z" }, { "outlet": "ESPNcricinfo", "title": "Abhishek, Tilak and spinners secure gold for India at Asian Games again", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/abhishek-tilak-and-spinners-secure-gold-for-india-at-asian-games-again", "published": "2026-10-03T09:01:21.000Z" }, { "outlet": "The Hindu", "title": "“Only the process”: Ganesh Mani Ratnam on his Asian Games gold and bronze", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/only-the-process-ganesh-mani-ratnam-on-his-asian-games-gold-and-bronze", "published": "2026-10-03T09:13:01.000Z" }, { "outlet": "The National UAE", "title": "UAE jiu-jitsu team's victorious campaign at Asian Games the 'start of a long journey'", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/uae-jiu-jitsu-teams-victorious-campaign-at-asian-games-the-start-of-a", "published": "2026-10-03T09:54:25.000Z" }, { "outlet": "The Island Sri Lanka", "title": "Abhishek, Tilak and spinners secure gold for India at Asian Games again", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/abhishek-tilak-and-spinners-secure-gold-for-india-at-asian-games-again-11664881", "published": "2026-10-03T10:25:52.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Malay Mail", "title": "China see ‘fantastic future’ after first Asian Games football medal in 28 years", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/china-see-fantastic-future-after-first-asian-games-football-medal-in", "published": "2026-10-03T10:43:49.000Z" }, { "outlet": "New Straits Times", "title": "Padel duo Christian-Aidan claim silver at Asian Games", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/padel-duo-christian-aidan-claim-silver-at-asian-games", "published": "2026-10-03T11:04:14.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today", "title": "Japan’s Olympics chief says Asian Games organisers must reflect after operational problems", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/japans-olympics-chief-says-asian-games-organisers-must-reflect-after", "published": "2026-10-03T11:11:00.000Z" } ] }, "ai_generated": true, "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original." }