Panama Shows Progress in International Jiu-Jitsu With the conclusion of the World Championship in Abu Dhabi, Panamanian representatives confirm their progress on the international stage. Positions in the North American ranking reinforce the country's presence in the AJP Tour and evidence the competitive development of this discipline in Panama. Although Panama did not add medals in this edition, the athletes recorded significant results and closed the season within the top positions of the AJP Tour continental ranking.
Morhaim Finishes the Season as the National Leader In the Black Belt Master 1; 69 kg division, Ángel Morhaim achieved a key victory in the repechage against Mexican Orlando Yeh, demonstrating technical control and a high competitive level.
Milord Maintains a Competitive Campaign and Finishes in the Regional Top 5 The Panamanian Carlos Milord also took on two very tough fights against Razmadzde (Georgia) and the Brazilian Matheus Onda, both international references in his division.
Calviño Mudarra Reaches the Semi-Finals and Consolidates in the Top 4 of the Continent In the Black Belt Professional (adults) division, Jorge Isaac Calviño Mudarra advanced to the semi-finals after defeating the Colombian Carlos Samboni, an athlete with an extensive track record in the circuit. Calviño concludes the season with 5,400 points, remaining as #1 in Panama and reaching the #4 spot in North America, ratifying his presence among the main competitors on the continent.
The Panamanian delegation completed a solid performance at the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship, held at the Mubadala Arena, one of the most demanding venues on the international circuit that brings together more than 10,000 competitors. The three athletes return to their respective academies with a focus on preparation and the 2026 calendar, where they will seek to continue consolidating Panama among the emerging nations of professional jiu-jitsu and opening up more opportunities for Panamanian participation in this important event.
