Israel takes impressive wins in Jiu Jitsu No-Gi competition
The Israeli cadet and junior team achieved significant success at the World Jiu-Jitsu Championships in Abu Dhabi, securing second place in the overall medal standings. The delegation earned 13 medals in the No-Gi competition, supported by the presence of the Israeli Ambassador to the UAE.
Why it matters
The event highlights international sports cooperation and the continued participation of Israeli athletes in regional competitions hosted in the Middle East.
Israel's outstanding run at the Cadet and Junior World Jiu-Jitsu Championships in Abu Dhabi continued with another impressive haul of medals in the No-Gi competition, as the blue-and-white delegation capped the event with four more podium finishes and second place in the overall medal standings.Leading the way was Guy Torres, who captured the Under-18 world championship in the under-62 kg division. Fellow Israeli Tamir Naim earned the bronze medal in the same weight class, giving Israel two medals in one of the tournament's most competitive divisions.Shalev Snir added a silver medal in the under-56 kg category, while Eden Gamliel finished runner-up in the Under-18 under-69 kg division to round out another successful day for the Israeli squad.No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu is a style of grappling where fighters wear form-fitting athletic clothes like rash guards and board shorts instead of a traditional heavy cotton uniform.
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