The 2026 Egyptian Jiu-Jitsu Championship concluded successfully at the indoor sports hall of the Sports City in Port Said, with strong participation from players and clubs as part of the Egyptian Jiu-Jitsu Federation’s plan to expand the sport’s participation base, discover new talents and strengthen domestic competitions. 🥋🔥
The championship featured strong competition among players from different age groups, as the federation continues to organize events that help athletes develop their abilities, gain experience and compete against players from different clubs.
🏆 Port Said Hosts the Championship Outside Cairo for the First Time
Holding the Egyptian Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Port Said represents an important milestone for the domestic competition, as this was the first edition to be held outside Cairo.
Port Said was selected because the governorate has a large base of jiu-jitsu practitioners, with around 600 male and female players across different age groups, as well as a number of clubs and athletes interested in developing the sport and participating in domestic competitions.
The decision to take the championship outside the capital reflects the federation’s strategy of reaching athletes across different governorates rather than concentrating major competitions in Cairo, creating more opportunities to discover new talents.
⭐ Mohamed El-Shaarawy Praises the Championship’s Success
Brigadier General Mohamed El-Shaarawy, president of the Egyptian Jiu-Jitsu Federation, confirmed that the success of the championship in Port Said reflects the continued development of the sport across Egypt.
The federation president praised the organizational standards of the event as well as the technical level displayed by the athletes throughout the competition.
He also stressed that holding the championship outside Cairo for the first time represents an important step in the federation’s strategy to expand participation and spread jiu-jitsu across the country.
El-Shaarawy noted that Port Said provided a successful model for hosting major competitions, given its large base of players and clubs capable of participating in such sporting events.
🔥 Strong Competition and Impressive Technical Levels
The 2026 Egyptian Jiu-Jitsu Championship featured impressive technical performances and strong competition among players in different age categories.
Domestic championships provide athletes with an important opportunity to improve their abilities and gain experience by facing competitors from different clubs and backgrounds, helping raise the overall technical level of the sport.
Participation in domestic competitions is also an important stage for young athletes, as strong performances and consistency can help open the door to national-team selection and international competitions.
🇪🇬 Championship Provides a Platform for Discovering Talents
The championship is part of the Egyptian Jiu-Jitsu Federation’s plan to discover talents across different governorates, particularly because expanding participation creates greater opportunities to identify athletes with the technical and physical qualities needed to compete at continental and international levels.
Port Said is one of the governorates with a significant jiu-jitsu player base, making the championship an important opportunity to showcase local talent in front of federation officials and technical staff.
This strategy could contribute to the emergence of new generations capable of representing Egypt in major competitions in the coming years. 🥋🇪🇬
📢 Federation to Continue Organizing Events Across Egypt
Mohamed El-Shaarawy confirmed that the federation will continue organizing championships across different Egyptian governorates as part of its strategy to spread jiu-jitsu and reach a larger number of athletes.
The federation is also working to support clubs and players, helping improve the standard of competition while providing greater opportunities for athletes to gain experience through regular participation.
This approach reflects the federation’s desire to build a strong and sustainable foundation for jiu-jitsu rather than limiting participation to a small number of governorates or clubs.
🥇 Another Step Toward a Stronger Future for Egyptian Jiu-Jitsu
The organizational and technical success of the 2026 Egyptian Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Port Said highlights the importance of expanding domestic competitions geographically, particularly given the large number of athletes interested in practicing and developing in the sport.
As championships continue to be held across different governorates, opportunities to discover new talents and develop future generations capable of representing Egypt at continental and international competitions will increase.
Ultimately, the successful Port Said championship represents another step in the development of Egyptian jiu-jitsu. Could future championships help discover new champions capable of representing Egypt on the international stage? 🥋🏆🇪🇬
