Abu Dhabi to host IMMAF Youth World Championships

The seventh edition of the IMMAF Youth World Championships is scheduled to begin on Monday, August 17, at the Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi. The event features more than 1,100 athletes representing 55 different countries.

Organized by the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) and hosted by the UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation, the championship marks the fifth consecutive year the event has been held in Abu Dhabi. The competition will run for seven days, concluding on August 23.

The tournament is structured by age categories: Youth D (ages 10-11) begins on the opening day, followed by Youth C (ages 12-13) on August 18, Youth B (ages 14-15) on August 19 and 20, and Youth A (ages 16-17) during the final three days. The UAE National Team is participating with a squad of 47 athletes.