Saudi Jiu-Jitsu Team Wins 5 Medals in World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship

The Championship was held from May 30 to June 2 in Long Beach, California, in the United States. - SPA
The Championship was held from May 30 to June 2 in Long Beach, California, in the United States. - SPA
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Saudi Jiu-Jitsu Team Wins 5 Medals in World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship

The Championship was held from May 30 to June 2 in Long Beach, California, in the United States. - SPA
The Championship was held from May 30 to June 2 in Long Beach, California, in the United States. - SPA

The Saudi Jiu-Jitsu team won 5 medals, which are two gold, one silver, two bronze, after concluding its participation in the World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship, held from May 30 to June 2 in Long Beach, California, in the United States.
Abdullah Nada won first gold medal in the heavy weight and another silver in the open weight, while Omar Nada won the second gold medal in the open weight, while a bronze was awarded to Omar Nada in the heavy weight, and another bronze medal went to Al-Anoud Al-Tamimi in the feather weight, SPA reported.
The head of the Saudi delegation, Mubarak Al-Qarni, pointed out that these international achievements reflect the great efforts exerted by the sports leadership in supporting and developing the sport of jiu-jitsu, highlighting the ability of Saudi athletes to compete in the most prominent international tournaments.



Djokovic to Play Wimbledon but Only if He Feels He Can Challenge for the Title 

24 June 2024, United Kingdom, London: Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon ahead of the Wimbledon Championships, which begins on July 1st. (dpa)
24 June 2024, United Kingdom, London: Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon ahead of the Wimbledon Championships, which begins on July 1st. (dpa)
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Djokovic to Play Wimbledon but Only if He Feels He Can Challenge for the Title 

24 June 2024, United Kingdom, London: Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon ahead of the Wimbledon Championships, which begins on July 1st. (dpa)
24 June 2024, United Kingdom, London: Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon ahead of the Wimbledon Championships, which begins on July 1st. (dpa)

Novak Djokovic is encouraged by his progress after undergoing minor knee surgery less than three weeks ago, but the seven-times Wimbledon champion said he will only play in the grasscourt Grand Slam next month if he is able to fight for the title.

The 37-year-old picked up the injury to his right knee during his fourth-round win at the French Open and pulled out of the quarter-finals before having surgery on June 6, putting his Wimbledon and Olympic hopes in jeopardy.

But the Serb, whose Paris Games spot was confirmed earlier this month, posted videos of his return to training on Instagram last week before arriving at the All England Club on Sunday and immediately ramping up his preparations.

"I didn't come here to play a few rounds," Djokovic told the BBC after practice on Monday. "If I know I can play close to my maximum or at maximum, then I'll play. If not, then I'll give somebody else a chance to play.

"Rehab is going in the right direction every single day, a few percent better and better. That's what's giving me hope and encouragement to keep going.

"I'm taking things gradually. I'm not pushing myself yet 100% but I'm hoping that's going to come in the next few days."

The world number two is looking to end his title drought in 2024 after winning three of the four Grand Slams last year, as he hunts for a record-extending 25th major trophy.

His only defeat in the Grand Slams in 2023 came at Wimbledon where he was beaten in five sets by Carlos Alcaraz in the title decider.

Wimbledon runs from July 1-14.