Pakistan make history with two gold, one bronze at World Ju-Jitsu C’ship
Pakistani athletes achieved a historic milestone at the 2026 World Ju-Jitsu Championship in Abu Dhabi, securing two gold medals and one bronze. This marks the country's first-ever success in the masters category at the world level.
Why it matters
The achievement highlights the growing international competitiveness of Pakistani athletes in niche martial arts disciplines.
LAHORE - Pakistan created history at the 2026 World Ju-Jitsu Championship in Abu Dhabi as national athletes secured two gold and one bronze medal. Former Asian champions Abu Huraira and Muhammad Ammar achieved a historic milestone by winning gold medals in the masters duo and duo show categories. It marked Pakistan's first-ever appearance in the masters category at the World Championship, making the achievement even more significant. Adding another medal to Pakistan's tally, young duo Muhammad Yousaf and Muhammad Umar clinched bronze in the U-21 duo category after an impressive display of technique, coordination and determination.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in