Crete: The Saudi jiu-jitsu team won a total of 10 medals – 3 gold, 3 silver, and 4 bronze – at the World Championship held in Crete, Greece, from October 23 to November 4. Saudi jiu-jitsu team members who won gold medals are: Mohammed Al-Mukhlis in the under-69 kg category (Masters Division), Omar Nada in the under-94 kg category (Senior Team Division), and Abdullah Nada in the under-85 kg category (Youth Division).

According to Saudi Press Agency, silver medals were won by Abdulmalik Al-Murdi in the under-62 kg category (Senior Team Division), Elias Banjar in the under-62 kg category (Youth Division), and Waleed Al-Haidari in the under-56 kg category (Youth Division). Bronze medals went to Osamah Al-Marwia in the “No Gi” category, Khaled Habab, who earned two medals in the under-52 kg and “No Gi – 52 kg” categories (Youth Division), and Hadeel Qadha in the under-57 kg category (Junior Division).

Saudi Jiu-Jitsu Federation chief executive Rakan Al-Fehaid emphasized that the achievement by the Saudi team was
made possible by the unwavering support of the wise leadership for sports federations, along with cumulative efforts during the preparation period. This, he noted, played a significant role in elevating the Kingdom’s name on the global stage.