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أبوظبي في 13 مايو 2023:  Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabiâ??s Zayed Sports City witnessed a thrilling display of talent on Saturday evening as the promising Emirati fighters delivered outstanding performances at the Youth MMA Championship 5. With packed stands and a roaring crowd, the event showcased the immense potential of the countryâ??s MMA athletes and left spectators in awe.

حضر المنافسات وشارك في تتويج الفائزين كريث براون رئيس الاتحاد الدولي للفنون القتالية المختلطة، وسعادة العميد محمد بن دلموج الظاهري عضو مجلس ادارة اتحاد الإمارات للجوجيتسو٫ رئيس لجنة الفنون القتالية المختلطة والنائب الأول لرئيس الاتحاد الآسيوي للفنون القتالية المختلطة، وعدد من ممثلي الأندية والأكاديميات المشاركة.

Kerrith Brown, President of the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) and His Excellency Brigadier Mohammed Bin Dalmouj Al Dhaheri, board member of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, chairman of the Federationâ??s committee for Mixed Martial Arts, and Senior Vice President of the Asian Mixed Martial Arts Association, were among the dignitaries who attended the event.

مشروع ملهم: ويؤكد براون أن دولة الإمارات تمتلك مشروعا ملهما للإرتقاء بالرياضة والقيام بدور رائد في صناعة الأبطال والمواهب خلال الأعوام المقبلة، مشيرا إلى أن استثمار الإمارات بهذه الرياضة سيحقق العديد من المكاسب الإستراتيجية خلال العقد القادم، وسيحعل من أبوظبي واحدة من أكثر العواصم تأثيرا في الفنون القتالية المختلطة".

His Excellency added: â??The championship achieved most of its goals, coinciding with Abu Dhabiâ??s preparation to host the World Championship, one of the largest sporting events on the global sports agenda. We have closely followed the progress of the fighters from the UAE and quickly they are developing skills and expertise. This will enhance their preparations and readiness to join the ranks of the national team, compete in the World Championships, excel, and raise the UAE flag on the podium.â?

تطور مستدام

Kerrith Brown, President of the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF), expressed his excitement too about the rapid growth of the MMA scene in the UAE. â??The growth and development of the MMA scene in the UAE over the past year has been massive. From winning their first gold medal in the Youth World Championships to now, it’s been truly inspiring to see the progression of not only the athletes but also the coaches and support staff within the UAE MMA Federation.â?

حضور نسائي: وتمكنت اللاعبة زمزم الحمادي من أكاديمية "أدما" من التفوق على منافستها اليازي البدوي من أكاديمية "فورس سبورتس" في النزال النسائي الوحيد خلال منافسات فئة وزن 62 كجم.

الفوز بالإخصاع : وتقول الحمادي: "سعادتي لا توصف بهذا الإنجاز، وتحقيق الميدالية الذهبية بعد حسم النزال بالإخضاع". وتضيف: "الفنون القتالية المختلطة رياضة تحتاج إلى تقنيات مختلفة عن رياضات الدفاع عن النفس الأخرى، وأشكر الجهاز الفني والمدربين الذين ساعدوني خلال الفترة الماضية على الإعداد الأمثل لهذه اللحظة المهمة في مسيرتي، كما أشكر الاتحاد على إفساح المجال أمام بنت الإمارات للتألق في هذه الرياضة المتميزة".

Zamzam Al Hammadi, representing ADMA academy, was able to defeat Alyazi Albadawi of The Force Sports Club in a highly competitive match in the Youth/Female/Youth B/-62kg division. â??Mixed Martial Arts is a sport that requires different techniques from other martial art disciplines. I thank the technical staff and coaches who helped me during the last few months to prepare optimally for this decisive moment in my career. I also thank the federation for paving the way for Emirati girls to shine in this distinguished sport.â?

The championship also saw Hamdan Mohamed Alnajar of Sharjah Self-Defence take the top spot in the Youth/Male/Youth C/-48kg division after defeating Zayed Al Hammadi from the ADMA Academy in an intense final match. Al-Najjar expressed that winning the title is a great motivation for players at the beginning of their professional career. He added that this important victory will motivate him to prepare for the IMMAF Youth MMA World Championship in Abu Dhabi, which is the dream tournament for all players. The  winners of the championship also include ADMA fighters Alogaily Alzaabi in the Youth/Male/Youth A/Featherweight (-65.8kg) division, Sultan Alghusain in the Youth/Male/Youth A/Lightweight (-70.3kg) division, Saeed Alnuaimi in the Youth/Male/Youth B/-57kg division, and Thani Almehairi in the Youth/Male/Youth B/-62kg division, as well as Sharjah Self Defenseâ??s Rakan Alyammahi in the Youth/Male/Youth C/-40kg division.