Omar Nada wins jiu-jitsu gold to claim Saudi Arabia’s second title at Nagoya 2026

By the Editorial Team · Sunday, October 4, 2026

Omar Nada won the gold medal in the men’s under-94kg jiu-jitsu event at the 20th Asian Games by submitting South Korea’s Park Sungho in the final. His victory marks Saudi Arabia’s second gold of the competition and highlights the country's rising strength in jiu-jitsu.

Omar Nada secured the gold medal in the men’s under-94kg jiu-jitsu event at the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya on Sunday, marking Saudi Arabia’s second gold medal of the competition. Nada earned the top position by defeating South Korea’s Park Sungho via submission in the final match.

Throughout the contest, Nada maintained control, ultimately forcing Park to submit and clinching the championship title. This victory contributes to Saudi Arabia’s expanding medal tally at the Games, highlighting the country’s growing presence in the jiu-jitsu discipline.

The 2026 Asian Games, hosted in Nagoya, feature a wide array of sports and athletes from across Asia, with jiu-jitsu continuing to gain prominence as more nations invest in its development. Nada’s achievement underscores Saudi Arabia’s commitment to excelling in martial arts on the continental stage.

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