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Pakistan Claim Two Golds and a Bronze at World Ju-Jitsu Championship

Pakistan’s maiden success in the Masters division signals program growth, leaving its Under-21 duo poised for more medals.

Overview

  • Pakistan won two gold medals and one bronze at the World Ju-Jitsu Championship in Abu Dhabi on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, producing the country's strongest showing at the event to date.
  • Former Asian champions Abu Huraira and Muhammad Ammar took gold in the Masters Duo and Masters Duo Show, respectively, in Pakistan’s first-ever entry in the Masters category at the world championships.
  • Muhammad Ammar said this will be his final competition and that he plans to retire from competing to pursue coaching and refereeing roles.
  • Younger pair Muhammad Yousaf and Muhammad Umar secured bronze in the Under-21 Duo and are scheduled to compete next in the Under-21 Duo Show, giving Pakistan a chance to add to its medal tally.
  • Pakistan Ju-Jitsu Federation leaders credited years of coaching and program investment for the results, which come at a tournament drawing more than 1,500 athletes and could boost domestic training and youth development.