“Ji-Jitsu”, a new sport, hoping for a world-class medal

Kanchanaburi, August 16- "Ji-Jitsu", a new sport, hopes for world-class medals. Ready to follow the movement of the 48th National Games "Kanchanaburi Games"

Jiu Jitsu is a martial art sport. At present, this has not been included in the Olympic Games. and has recently begun to be known in our home Now there are 3 main types of competition, namely Fighting or Fighting, Nevasa that focuses on grappling and duo. Is a display of martial arts moves, however, despite having just entered our home In which some athletes have switched from judo competitions to playing jiu-jitsu, but now the Thai national jiu-jitsu team It is considered a world-class team already. has consistently performed well in international sporting events Both in the 2022 World Games that won 2 gold medals

The last SEA Games in May brought six more gold medals and a huge success at the 2023 Jujitsu World Championships last month. received a total of 3 gold medals

"Kanchanaburi Games" has competed for being one of the jiu-jitsu sports up to 32 gold medals, with all fighting, nevasa, noki and duo in line with the increasing number of athletes.

Asst. Prof. Dr. Chanchai Suksuwan, president of the Thailand Jiu-Jitsu Sports Association, revealed that the number of jiu-jitsu players increased. Caused by the cooperation of many parts from winning gold medals in the whole World Games. and world championship causing Thai athletes to win medals from jiu-jitsu In the 2022 Asian Games too, although the host is not included in the duo and fighting category. But will only organize the lock type competition, divided into 4 male models and 4 female models

President of the Jiu-Jitsu Sports Association of Thailand Confirmed to send the full amount, 2 people per model, including 16 athletes who hope to receive one of the medals at the Asian Games. for jiu jitsu In the Asian Games 2022 will compete between 5-7 October this year.-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency