The Saudi Jiu-Jitsu Federation has entered a new phase of institutional leadership following the appointment of Anas Orfali Managing Partner at Pure Sports as Chairman of the Board, a move that reflects strong confidence in national talent and its role in leading and advancing sports federations
This leadership transition coincided with a historic achievement by the federation during its participation in the Islamic Solidarity Games 2025, hosted in Riyadh, where the Saudi national team’s athletes secured six medals—two gold, two silver, and two bronze—marking one of the most significant performances in the sport’s regional history
The achievement reflects the rapid progress of jiu-jitsu in the Kingdom and the positive outcomes of sustained investment in building a strong technical ecosystem, developing national talent, and enhancing readiness for high-level competition, further strengthening Saudi Arabia’s competitive presence in combat sports
The medal ceremonies were attended by Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Faisal, President of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee, underscoring the level of support afforded to the sports sector and the growing focus on martial arts as part of the Kingdom’s broader sports strategy
The alignment of this historic sporting achievement with the federation’s new leadership phase represents a pivotal milestone in the journey of the Saudi Jiu-Jitsu Federation, reinforcing clarity of vision and ambition to sustain success, build future generations of athletes, and enhance the Kingdom’s representation at major regional and international sporting events
