The global Jiu-Jitsu elite have gathered in Abu Dhabi as the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation world championships open, featuring a squad of 28 Italian athletes across multiple disciplines. According to reports from Italian sports media, the national delegation enters the premier international tournament aiming for podium finishes across the traditional Jiu-Jitsu, Fighting System, Duo System, and Show System categories.
Abu Dhabi continues to serve as a central hub for international martial arts competition, hosting the multi-day world championship under the auspices of the global governing body. The Italian team features a balanced mix of seasoned international competitors and emerging talents who earned selection through domestic ranking events and federation evaluations.
The competition schedule spans several days at the host venue, where athletes compete in weight and belt divisions designed to test technical proficiency, endurance, and tactical control. Federation officials noted that preparation for the 28-member squad included intensive training camps across Italy before the team traveled to the United Arab Emirates.
With medals up for grabs across the distinct technical disciplines, the Italian contingent faces deep brackets featuring top-ranked competitors from South America, Europe, and Asia. The tournament runs through the weekend, with finals scheduled for the concluding sessions.
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