The UAE Jiu-jitsu Federation (UAEJJF) have launched the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam as part of its drive in promoting the sport around the world.
The four-round event, begins with Tokyo on August 29 before the competition moves to Los Angeles on October 18. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil will host the third round on December 5 and 6, before the Grand Slam ends in London on March 19 and 20, next year.
Approximately 500 competitors around the globe, including members of the UAE national team, are expected to take part in the tournament with organisers expecting it to be a huge success.
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During a press conference Tuesday, Abdulmunam Al Hashemi, chairman of the UAEJJF, said: “Abu Dhabi Grand Slam represents a new start for the UAE Jiu-jitsu Federation towards making it global through organising four tours in significant international destinations where jiu-jitsu enjoys a great popularity.
“The event will initiate a new phase of shifting the focus from sports consumption to sports production and decision-making, while creating a new sports market through jiu-jitsu. It is our bid to promote the sport in the region and across the world, and to achieve the UAEJJF’s vision of becoming the leading symbol of jiu-jitsu in the world though the Grand Slam tour.”
He added: “We aim to provide a competitive environment and achieve sporting excellence at a local and global level. Abu Dhabi Grand Slam is the ideal event for athletes aspiring for professionalism and official ranking.”
