Tokyo: The UAE national judo team is set to compete in 44 matches against Japan's national team during its training camp at Tokai University in Tokyo. This is part of the team's preparations for the 2026 Asian Senior Judo Championships.
According to Emirates News Agency, the UAE Judo Federation confirmed that the team has arrived in Tokyo from Kosovo to continue its training under the guidance of head coach Viktor Sektrov. This initiative is in line with the technical programme laid out for the team's development.
Mohammed bin Thaaloob Al Derai, President of the UAE Judo Federation, announced the final list of participants, which includes 11 athletes. The team comprises Simon Konstantin (Under 60 kg), Nar Mend Bian (Under 66 kg), Naji Yazbek and Mohammed Bek (Under 73 kg), Talal Shafili and Omar Jad (Under 81 kg), Aram Georgian (Under 90 kg), Dhafar Kosovo (Under 100 kg), Omar Maroof (Over 100 kg), Bashirat Khroodi (Under 52 kg), and Eliza Litif (Under 78 kg). The delegation also includes Dr. Nasser Al Tamimi, Vice President of the Federation and member of the National Olympic Committee.