The opening ceremony of the World Jiu-Jitsu Championship among boys and girls (U14), juniors and girls (U16), cadets (U18), and youth (U21) took place. More than 1,000 athletes from 42 countries will take part in the event, which takes place at the Jekpe-Jek Palace named after Zhaksylyk Ushkempirov in Astana. Viewers will be able to watch the competition, which will last until August 25, live on the Qazsport TV channel.