‘My country deserves this’: UAE Asian Games champions Al Hosani and Al Shehhi on gold and World Pro dreams

The National ·
United Arab Emirates

Asma Al Hosani was moved to tears when she draped herself in the UAE flag after successfully defending her jiu-jitsu gold medal at the Asian Games in Japan last week. The 23-year-old was one of five Emiratis to top the podium in jiu-jitsu at the Games, and was thrilled she was able to retain the -52kg gold medal she first claimed in Hangzhou three years ago. The UAE claimed eight jiu-jitsu medals…

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