Abu Dhabi (the Union) has many inspiring stories of athletes who were able to overcome the impossible and achieve greatness after persevering through training and continuing to search for opportunities, armed with hope and determination. The Abu Dhabi World Jiu-Jitsu Championship was a witness to the inspiring story of one of the champions of Jiu-Jitsu, a 38-year-old Brazilian athlete, Osmary dos Santos, who was paralyzed from the waist down after a severe car accident, but did not give up. He began to search for a source of happiness that would restore his smile, and soon found his passion in Jiu-Jitsu, saying: "From the moment I stepped onto the mat for the first time, I knew this was the beginning I had been searching for. Maybe I felt that my dreams were far-fetched, especially since I was experiencing physical pain and financial difficulties, but my passion for Jiu-Jitsu and my stubborn personality drove me to continue, and I resorted to borrowing money and organizing fundraising events to fund my participation in tournaments." Osmary continued: "The Abu Dhabi World Jiu-Jitsu Championship was a significant milestone in my life and a great motivator to continue with greater determination, where I won many medals, and today I have won the silver medal." The Brazilian athlete achieved a remarkable feat, becoming the only athlete to win titles in all belt categories in the Abu Dhabi World Jiu-Jitsu Championship, white, blue, purple, brown, and black. Osmary spoke about the impact of Jiu-Jitsu on his life, saying: "I had the determination to become a Jiu-Jitsu champion and an inspiration to many. I will always remember that Jiu-Jitsu gave me a new life, provided me with the opportunity to travel to many countries, and made me a better person on all levels, so I believe it is my duty to inspire others to feel that tomorrow will be better through determination and ambition."
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