LAHORE (Sports Reporter): Sindh clinched the overall youth title at the first National Youth and 16th National Senior Jujitsu Championships 2026, being held at the Wapda Sports Complex in Lahore.
Organised by the Pakistan Jujitsu Federation (PJJF), the championships have brought together athletes from provinces and departments across the country to compete in various disciplines and weight categories.
Competitions are being held in Ne-Waza, Jujitsu Fighting, Duo System and Show System, featuring male and female athletes in both youth and senior categories.
In the youth competitions, Sindh topped the medal standings with 10 gold, four silver and two bronze medals. Punjab finished second with eight gold, eight silver and four bronze medals, while Khyber Pakhtunkhwa secured third position with three gold and two silver medals.
Senior men’s and women’s competitions were also held on the second day, featuring exciting contests in Ne-Waza, Duo System and Show System.
Athletes demonstrated impressive technical skills, competitive spirit and a high standard of performance across the disciplines.
Pakistan Wapda led the second-day medal standings with five gold, two silver and one bronze medal. Pakistan Navy secured second place with two gold, two silver and one bronze, while Sindh added one gold and one silver medal to its tally.
Punjab Provincial Health Minister Imran Nazir attended the opening ceremony as chief guest. Imam Dad Nauman, president of the Punjab Sports Board, representatives of Pakistan Wapda, Pakistan Jujitsu Federation Chairman Khalil Ahmed Khan and other prominent personalities were also present.
According to the Pakistan Jujitsu Federation, the championships are part of its broader strategy to promote the sport, identify emerging talent at grassroots level and prepare athletes for national and international competitions.
The federation reiterated its commitment to providing athletes with better opportunities, quality competitions and training in line with international standards to strengthen Pakistan’s position in the global jujitsu arena.
