The Qatar Sports for All Federation, a partner of the Ministry of Sports and Youth, held a press conference yesterday, Sunday, at the Federation’s new headquarters at Lusail Stadium to announce the launch of the Daloub Jiu-Jitsu League, which will be held in Qatar for the first time, with the participation of both Qataris and residents. Daloub is the first professional league of its kind to be held in Qatar, following international standards of quality and professionalism. The league aims to raise the level of jiu-jitsu in Qatar and develop players’ skills and abilities based on scientific principles and international standards, while preparing qualified athletes to represent the national team at the 2030 Asian Games in Qatar. The press conference was attended by Abdullah Al Dosari, Executive Director of the Qatar Sports for All Federation, and Abdullah Al Musnad, Executive Director of the Daloub Jiu-Jitsu League.

Mr. Abdullah Al Dosari said: “We are pleased with this new partnership and reaffirm our commitment to coordinating with various entities. Today, we are opening another chapter in our ongoing cooperation with Qatari youth through a new championship that welcomes both Qataris and residents.” Al Dosari also announced that registration for participation in the jiu-jitsu league is now open.

For his part, Mr. Abdullah Al Misnad emphasized the importance of cooperation with the Ministry of Sports and Youth, the Qatar Olympic Committee, and other entities to ensure the success of the initiative. He noted that the inaugural Daloub Jiu-Jitsu League will begin on September 26 at Qatar University, in cooperation with the Sports for All Federation. The league will consist of four competitions held at different locations, with approximately 400 athletes expected to participate in the first round, while attendance is expected to range between 2,500 and 4,000 spectators. He added: “We aim to establish a national competition that meets international standards and provide athletes with a high-quality, safe, and competitive environment.” The second round will take place in January 2027. He described the event as the first experimental championship for jiu-jitsu, a sport that has grown significantly in Qatar over the past decade. Al Misnad added that there are currently 25 sports academies and gyms offering jiu-jitsu training, with approximately 3,000 Qataris and residents practicing the sport.