Mauritanian athlete Bobo Kamara has officially withdrawn from the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2025 following an injury sustained during his Round 2 match. His exit, captured in a video that spread across X and TikTok, quickly drew online speculation that the move was a political statement related to events in Sudan.
Tournament organizers swiftly addressed the claims, confirming through an official statement that Kamara’s withdrawal was purely medical and unrelated to politics. The medical committee verified that he was deemed unfit to continue competing.
Kamara, who had earlier defeated a Sudanese opponent, was scheduled to face an Emirati fighter next. Officials emphasized the importance of fact-based reporting to prevent misinformation from distorting sports narratives.
