6th Judo Japanese Ambassador’s Cup

    Embassy of Japan in the UAE together with UAE Wrestling and Judo Federation (UAEWJF) and Japan Oil Development Co., Ltd. hosted the 6th Judo Japanese Ambassador’s Cup at Fatima Bint Mubarak Sports Hall, Abu Dhabi on November 12, 2022.
 
    180 young judo players from Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Fujairah and Ajman participated in the tournament.
 
    The championship this year is special as it is a series of celebrations of the 50th anniversary of the establishments of the diplomatic relations between Japan and the UAE. In this occasion, Mr. Riki Nakaya, judo silver medalist in London Olympic Games (2012), demonstrated his judo skills at the championship as Special Guest. He also conducted special trainings in Sharjah and Fujairah to encourage UAE youths who are learning the Japanese martial art.
 
    Winners are as follows:

1. Sharjah Sports Club
2. Khor Fakkan Club
3. Fujairah Martial Arts Club