Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Championship and Judo Veterans Tournament 2023: A Celebration of Martial Arts and Legacy

2023-09-05 20:46:47

Abu Dhabi – home:

In a letter to the Board of Directors of the UAE Judo Federation, the International Judo Federation agreed to hold the veterans championships for judo and kata on the sidelines of the Abu Dhabi “Grand Slam” championship, which will be hosted by the UAE in the (Mubadala Arena) hall in Zayed Sports City in Abu Dhabi, during the period from 24 to 26 October next. Within Abu Dhabi Martial Arts Week 2023, organized by the UAE Judo Federation.

His Excellency Mohammed bin Thaloub Al-Derei, President of the Judo Federation, stated, following receiving the final approval from (International Judo), that the two championships will be held next to the Abu Dhabi Championship, on October 28 and 29 for kata, and from October 31 to November 3 for the Veterans Championship, i.e. following a championship. Abu Dhabi Grand Slam for Judo directly and in the same hall. 8 countries have applied to participate in the Kata Championship so far through the International Judo Federation website, while 191 players from 27 countries have applied to participate in the Abu Dhabi Veterans Championship. The last championship for warriors was held in the French capital, Paris, recently. With the participation of 700 male and female players, between the ages of 38 and 78 years.

Al-Derei added that the goal of holding the Judo Veterans Championship is a message to all veteran members who left playing due to age or injury and to return following medical rehabilitation for further acquaintance and renewal of memories of previous meetings, and to restore the atmosphere of joy and good humor that also characterizes the veterans movement, as it represents A kind of tourism promotion for the emirates of tolerance and love, in the hope that it will be an exceptional version in cooperation with the National Veterans Committee, which expressed its happiness in holding this (competitive and fun) tournament in our beloved capital, Abu Dhabi.


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