Kuwaiti jiu-jitsu stars strike gold at AJP Championship in Doha

Kuwaiti jiu-jitsu delegation.

DOHA, Oct 18: Kuwaiti jiu-jitsu athletes continued their impressive run on the international stage, collecting multiple gold medals at the latest AJP Championship held in Doha, Qatar.

Organized by the Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Pro (AJP), the tournament brought together more than 1,000 professional athletes from around the world, with competitors facing strong challenges across various categories.

The Kuwaiti team enjoyed an unbeaten campaign, winning all its bouts. Ibrahim Al-Kandari, Ali Al-Marri, Faleh Al-Hajri and Obaid Al-Rufaidi each won two gold medals, claiming top honors in both the Gi and No-Gi divisions. Abdullah Al-Rufaidi added another gold medal in the Gi category.

The success was the result of intensive preparation and consistent training under national coaches Abdullah Salim and Nasser Abdulkarim at Gracie Barra Ahmadi Club.

The coaches praised the athletes’ performances and expressed pride in their achievements, pledging to continue developing their skills and preparing them for international competitions as they seek to bring further honors to Kuwait’s jiu-jitsu community.