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Hamad Nawad has risen to prominence in the jiu-jitsu fraternity, and he is still only 18 years old. Khushnum Bhandari for The National
Hamad Nawad has risen to prominence in the jiu-jitsu fraternity, and he is still only 18 years old. Khushnum Bhandari for The National
Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2019: Hamad Nawad aims to 'be the next Faisal Al Ketbi'
At 18, Emirati jiu-jitsu fighter has world at his feet even as he balances academics with budding career in martial art sport
Amith Passela
April 16, 2019