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UAE Jiu‑Jitsu team caps Asian Games with record five gold medals
Eight medals, five golds, marked the UAE’s best‑ever jiu‑jitsu performance at the Asian Games.
By Felo News Desk · Published
The UAE Jiu‑Jitsu National Team, backed by Mubadala Investment Company, finished the 20th Asian Games in Aichi‑Nagoya with eight medals – a record five golds, two silvers and one bronze, Khaleej Times reported on 3 October 2026.
What happened
Competing in the final day of the jiu‑jitsu competition, the UAE athletes secured gold in women’s 48 kg (Balqees Alhashmi), men’s 62 kg (Khaled Al Shehhi), men’s 69 kg (Ahmed Andeez), men’s 77 kg (Mahdi Al Awlaqi) and women’s 52 kg (Asma Alhosani). Silver medals went to Al Anoud Al Harbi (women’s 48 kg) and Omar Al Suwaidi (men’s 62 kg), while Amaar Alhosani earned bronze in the men’s 94 kg class.
What the reports add
The article notes that the 2026 haul surpasses the UAE’s previous bests – two golds at Jakarta 2018 and four at Hangzhou 2023 – highlighting a steady rise in performance. It also lists the senior delegation present at the finals, including UAE Ambassador to Japan Shihab Ahmed Mohamed Abdulrahim AlFaheem and senior officials of the UAE Jiu‑Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation.
What was said
Mohamed Salem Al Dhaheri, Vice Chairman of the federation, said the participation “was successful in every respect” and that the team met its pre‑Games targets, dedicating the achievement to the UAE’s leadership. He praised the planning, consistent work and support from athletes, coaches and families. Board member Yousef Abdullah Al Batran highlighted months‑long preparation, technical, physical and mental training, and overseas camps, promising to build on the progress.
How it came about
The success reflects years of investment by the UAE Jiu‑Jitsu Federation under Chairman Abdulmunem Alsayed Mohammed Alhashmi, who also serves as President of the Ju‑Jitsu Asian Union and Senior Vice President of the International Jiu‑Jitsu Federation. The National Olympic Committee’s backing and the involvement of clubs, academies and families were cited as essential to the athletes’ development.
Key facts
- UAE jiu‑jitsu team won five gold, two silver and one bronze medals at the 2026 Asian Games. (khaleejtimes.com)
- Gold medallists were Balqees Alhashmi (women’s 48 kg), Khaled Al Shehhi (men’s 62 kg), Ahmed Andeez (men’s 69 kg), Mahdi Al Awlaqi (men’s 77 kg) and Asma Alhosani (women’s 52 kg). (khaleejtimes.com)
- The 2026 haul is a record for the UAE, surpassing two golds in 2018 and four in 2023. (khaleejtimes.com)
Sources
- [1] khaleejtimes.com — originally reported as “UAE jiu-jitsu team finishes 2026 Asian Games with record 5-gold haul”
