The world’s top athletes will return to Abu Dhabi for the 13th ADWPJJC, the largest event on the global Jiu-Jitsu calendar, from November 14-19, at the Jiu-Jitsu Arena. The registration rate reached 90% in the various categories of the championship
An incredible US$800,000 worth of cash prizes are at stake for the medalists of the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship (ADWPJJC), the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation (UAEJJF), the governing body for the sport in the country, has announced.
The prizes will be as follows:
Adult Male
Black Belt
Champion – $10000
Second Place – $5000
Third Place – $3000
Brown Belt
Champion – $6000
Second Place – $3000
Third Place – $1500
Purple Belt
Champion – $4000
Second Place – $2000
Third Place – $1000
Blue Belt
Champion – $2000
Second Place – $1000
Third Place – $500
Adult Female
Brown/Black Belt
Champion – $6000
Second Place – $3000
Third Place – $1500
Purple Belt
Champion – $4000
Second Place – $2000
Third Place – $1000
Blue Belt
Champion – $2000
Second Place – $1000
Third Place – $500
Master 1 Male
Black Belt
Champion – $6000
Second Place – $3000
Third Place – $1500
The registration for the ADWPJJC is skyrocketing with 90 percent in all categories completed so far. This increase in registration shows the fast-growing enthusiasm for the sports in the region and reassures the championship’s undisputed position on the global Jiu-Jitsu calendar.
HE Mohammed Salem Al Dhaheri, Vice President of UAEJJF, said: “The UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation has fixed Dh 3 million in prize money for the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship. This shows our commitment to ensure that our Jiu-Jitsu talents are rewarded in the right way they deserve. We are duty-bound to do everything within our limits to develop the sporting skills of our youth and our community.”
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