Day six of the IMMAF Youth World Championships featured extra high-level motion within the Youth A (16–17 years) class, because the competitors heads into its last stretch. The championship is going down within the Al Ain Area below the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Government Council.
This initiative is held in partnership with the Division of Tradition and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT) and can run till July 27 at ADNEC Centre Al Ain.
With the championship nearing its conclusion, Saturday’s bouts noticed a transparent rise in depth as nationwide groups battled for high spots on the leaderboard. Defending champions Ukraine held their lead and stay favourites to retain the title. England delivered one other robust exhibiting to remain shut behind, whereas Tajikistan rounded out the highest three.
Mohammed Jasem Al Hosani, Member of the MMA Committee on the UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Combined Martial Arts Federation, mentioned, “The sixth version of this championship displays the UAE’s rising stature on the worldwide combined martial arts map. It units a benchmark in skilled organisation, group engagement, and worldwide participation. The robust turnout and aggressive spirit we’ve seen over the previous week spotlight the success of the Federation’s technique to develop the game and put together new generations to characterize their nations in elite competitions.”
Gillian Pensavalle, mom of Valentina Pensavalles, who gained gold within the Youth A bantamweight (61kg) division, mentioned: “We got here all the best way from England to participate on this essential championship. We’re thrilled with the end result and pleased with the gold medal. It took numerous preparation and laborious work. We’ve actually loved the expertise. Al Ain Area is an attractive place, and the ambiance on the occasion has been unbelievable. We’re already trying ahead to coming again subsequent yr.”
The IMMAF Youth World Championships will conclude tomorrow (Sunday) with the ultimate bouts within the Youth A class. These decisive matches will decide the ultimate medal standings, with groups and spectators intently watching the race for the highest positions.
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