LAHORE: Pakistan WAPDA clinched the overall title at the 16th National Senior Ju-Jitsu Championship 2026, which concluded at the WAPDA Sports Complex, Lahore, after a series of competitive contests featuring athletes from across the country.
Organised by the Pakistan Ju-Jitsu Federation (PJJF), the championship featured male and female athletes representing different departments, provinces and regions of Pakistan.
WAPDA emerged as the overall champion with 27 gold, 15 silver and five bronze medals, taking its total medal tally to 47.
Pakistan Navy secured second position with 11 gold, 14 silver and nine bronze medals, finishing with 34 medals in total.
Sindh claimed third position after winning nine gold, six silver and 18 bronze medals, ending the championship with an overall tally of 33 medals.
The final team standings placed Pakistan WAPDA in first position, Pakistan Navy in second and Sindh in third.
The closing ceremony was attended by Pakistan Ju-Jitsu Federation Chairman Khalil Ahmed Khan, Secretary General Tariq Ali, representatives of the sports fraternity and members of different communities.
The guests appreciated the efforts of the organisers, coaches, technical officials and athletes for successfully holding the national sporting event. They also acknowledged the PJJF’s efforts to promote Ju-Jitsu across the country, provide opportunities to young athletes and strengthen the national sports development structure.
According to the federation, the championship marked an important milestone in the development of Ju-Jitsu in Pakistan, particularly with the simultaneous organisation of the First National Youth and 16th National Senior Championships.
The event concluded with the distribution of medals, trophies and awards among outstanding athletes and winning teams.
The Pakistan Ju-Jitsu Federation congratulated all participating teams, athletes, coaches, technical officials and organisers for their contribution to making the championship a memorable success.
