Member of the Board of Directors of the Bahrain Combat Sports Council and President of the Bahrain Jiu-Jitsu Federation, His Excellency Mr. Redha Ibrahim Munfaridi, won the position of First Vice President of the Asian Jiu-Jitsu Federation, at the General Assembly “Congress” of the Asian Jiu-Jitsu Federation, which was held in the Emirati capital, Abu Dhabi, on the sidelines of the eighth edition of the Asian Jiu-Jitsu Championship. For jiu-jitsu.
The meeting witnessed the election of His Excellency Abdul Moneim Al Hashemi, President of the Federation for a new electoral session by acclamation, in the presence of the President of the International Greek Jiu-Jitsu Federation, His Excellency Mr. Panayiotos Theodoroupolis, the Director General of the International Jiu-Jitsu Federation, Mr. Joachim Thumfaert, representatives of the Olympic Council of Asia, members of the Board of Directors of the Asian Jiu-Jitsu Federation, and heads of federations. The national organization under the umbrella of the Asian Jiu-Jitsu Federation.
The meeting also witnessed the election of Fahad Ali Al Shamsi to the position of Secretary-General of the Continental Jiu-Jitsu Federation.
Unions’ confidence in the high competence of Bahraini cadres
On this occasion, His Highness Sheikh Salman bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, Vice President of the General Sports Authority, President of the Bahrain Combat Sports Council, and President of the Bahrain Jiu-Jitsu Federation, congratulated His Excellency Mr. Redha Ibrahim Munfardi on winning the position of First Vice President of the Asian Jiu-Jitsu Federation, stressing that His Highness stressed that this is only a clear confirmation of The confidence of the continental and international federations in the high competence enjoyed by Bahraini cadres in various sectors, including sports, to assume senior positions in these federations. His Highness added that assuming this high Asian position alone is a new success under the influence of Bahraini jiu-jitsu at the continental level, through which it gained the trust of the sports community. Jiu-Jitsu on the continent level, through the great successes achieved by Bahraini Jiu-Jitsu as well as the distinguished efforts made by the President of the Bahraini Jiu-Jitsu Federation, to push towards the development and advancement of this sport at the Asian and international levels, which strengthened Bahraini efforts in serving global sports, wishing him success. And success in his duties in his new Asian position.
The Asian position is a win for the Kingdom of Bahrain
For his part, the President of the Bahrain Jiu-Jitsu Federation, His Excellency Mr. Reda Ibrahim Munfaridi, expressed his happiness with the confidence of the President of the Asian Jiu-Jitsu Federation, His Excellency Abdul Moneim Al-Hashemi and the members of the Federation’s General Assembly, to assume the position of First Vice President of the Asian Jiu-Jitsu Federation, stressing that his victory in this position is a victory for the Kingdom of Bahrain and an extension of the efforts The efforts it makes to serve the development of sports at the continental and international levels, pointing out that Bahrain’s assumption of this high position in the continental federation is a great success that reflects the prestigious level that Bahraini jiu-jitsu has reached, thanks to the sponsorship and support of the wise leadership and the distinguished efforts made by His Highness Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, and His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, Chairman of the General Sports Authority and Chairman of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, in serving and developing Bahraini sports and pushing it towards strengthening its high standing in the world. Global Sports Map, praising the efforts of His Highness Sheikh Salman bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, Vice President of the General Sports Authority and Chairman of the Bahrain Combat Sports Council, in supporting the national federations under the umbrella of the Bahrain Combat Sports Council, to continue developing combat sports and raising the level of its members, to achieve further achievements. For the Bahraini Sports Register, stressing that assuming this position is an assignment and not an honour, wishing at the same time to continue efforts to develop this sport in a way that serves the aspirations of the President and members of the Asian Jiu-Jitsu Federation.
Participation in the work of the Congress meeting
The President of the Bahrain Jiu-Jitsu Federation, His Excellency Mr. Redha Ibrahim Munfardi, participated in the General Assembly meeting of the Asian Jiu-Jitsu Federation, which was held in the Emirati capital, Abu Dhabi, accompanied by the Vice President of the Bahrain Jiu-Jitsu Federation, Mr. Ahmed Mohammed Janahi.
The meeting began with a minute of silence to mourn the soul of the late Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, may God have mercy on him.
The President of the International Jiu-Jitsu Federation and the Chief Advisor to the Asian Federation led the agenda of the meeting.
The meeting discussed the program of activities, work plans, and annual and technical reports of the Asian Jiu-Jitsu Federation, and highlighted the achievements that have been achieved in recent years, including enhancing participation in Jiu-Jitsu events and tournaments and training programs in various parts of Asia.
The meeting discussed indicators of the success of major events held in the countries of the continent, such as the World Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Ulaanbaatar in 2023, the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou in 2022, and the seventh edition of the Asian Jiu-Jitsu Championship, which was held in Bangkok, Thailand.
The meeting also highlighted the sports development initiatives that the continent has witnessed, such as referee training programs, anti-doping, support for national federations of the game, and future plans for the upcoming continental championships, including the 2024 Asian Futsal and Martial Arts Games, scheduled to be held in November 2024.
The meeting reviewed the increase in the number of accredited referees in the Asian continent, reaching 45 referees from 15 countries. It also witnessed the adoption of plans to double the number of referees from member national federations, and a focus on supporting the activities of the national federations.
