TOKYO, twenty third March, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE nationwide judo group will compete in 44 matches in opposition to Japan’s nationwide group throughout its coaching camp at Tokai University in Tokyo, as a part of preparations for the 2026 Asian Senior Judo Championships.
The UAE Judo Federation stated the group arrived in Tokyo from Kosovo to proceed its preparations underneath head coach Viktor Sektrov, according to the technical programme.
Mohammed bin Thaaloob Al Derai, President of the UAE Judo Federation, stated the ultimate members embrace 11 atheletes: 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).
It additionally contains Dr. Nasser Al Tamimi, Vice President of the Federation and member of the National Olympic Committee.