Three-day event to run from June 16-18 at Al-Nasr Club in Dubai DUBAI: The AJP Tour Dubai International Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2023 – GI is set to take place from June 16 to 18 at Al-Nasr Club in Dubai, with fighters from divisions including kids, youth, amateurs, professionals, and masters, vying for medals and ranking points. For the latest updates, follow us on Twitter @ArabNewsSport The tournament, organized by the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Pro, will be the third AJP competition in the UAE this season. Aiming to build on the success of the past two events, the competition is in line with the UAEJJF’s vision to attract top athletes from local and international arenas and provide them with an ideal venue to showcase their skills. Fahad Ali Al-Shamsi, secretary-general of the UAEJJF, said: “The AJP championships are considered one of the major tournaments included in the UAEJJF’s agenda for the season as they contribute to raising the technical level of the athletes and shed light on promising new talents. “Hosting and organizing such prominent tournaments will pave the way for the participation of athletes who make up the next generation of champions and will further reinforce the country’s global leadership in sports.” Al-Shamsi thanked Al-Nasr Club for hosting the event and noted that the participation of the clubs and academies had been instrumental in ensuring the success of the federation’s programs and activities. AJP general manager, Tareq Al-Bahri, said: “The AJP tournaments held in different capitals worldwide have garnered significant attention from elite athletes. The Dubai Tour, in particular, has witnessed a high demand for participation, underscoring its importance among athletes. “Winning first place in various categories during this tour grants 600 ranking points, significantly enhancing their prospects of securing the Abu Dhabi World Jiu-Jitsu Awards at the season’s end.” The championship action begins on Friday with competitions for kids, infants, and junior divisions, followed by fights for youth and masters on Saturday. The amateur and professional category fights will take place on Sunday.