Illkirch Open 2026 results for Bilal Abu Yahya NSELE
Illkirch Open 2026 results – double bronze for Bilal Abu Yahya NSELE
The tournament in Illkirch, France brought together experienced Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners from different academies and countries. Bilal entered both his Master blue belt category and the absolute division, choosing to test himself as much as possible in a single day of competition. Despite the pressure, he stayed calm, followed the game plan and showed the same work ethic we see from him every night on the mats in Cairo.
In his category, Bilal secured a series of tough matches, scoring with guard passes, sweeps and well-timed takedowns. His consistent pressure, grips and timing earned him key wins that led to a well-deserved bronze medal. This podium confirms that his technical level and conditioning are now competitive on the European scene.
Bronze medal in the Master blue belt absolute division
After the weight category, Bilal decided to enter the absolute division, where all weights are mixed. This means facing bigger, stronger opponents, and it demands a smart strategy and sharp timing. Nevertheless, he accepted the challenge and once again delivered.
Bilal used intelligent guard play, strong grips and precise transitions to neutralise heavier competitors. Thanks to his composure and constant attacks, he reached the podium again and won a second bronze medal for Atom Jiu Jitsu. Achieving two medals in one day is never easy, especially at Master level, which makes this performance even more impressive.
A strong example for the Atom Jiu Jitsu team
Beyond the medals, Bilal’s attitude is what we value the most. He balances work, family and training, yet he still finds the discipline and consistency required to compete at a high level. His result in Illkirch is a clear message to our team: with a structured plan, regular drilling and the right mindset, it is possible to progress and win on international mats.
- Event: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition, Illkirch (France)
- Date: 7 February 2026
- Division: Master blue belt
- Results: Bronze in weight category, bronze in absolute
- Academy: Atom Jiu Jitsu Cairo – Team Cicero Costha
Next steps for Bilal and Atom Jiu Jitsu
This French stop is only one chapter in our 2026 competition journey. Bilal is already back on the mats at Atom, correcting details and preparing for the next tournaments on our calendar. Our goal remains the same: help every motivated student, from white belt to black belt, transform their lifestyle through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and experience the unique atmosphere of international competition. If you want to follow the next Atom Jiu Jitsu results or plan your own competition season, you can check our updated schedule here: Atom Jiu Jitsu Competition Schedule 2026.
For adults in Cairo who want to start training and maybe compete one day, discover our classes on the Adult Jiu-Jitsu Cairo page.
For full brackets and rankings, you can also check the official Illkirch Open 2026 results on the federation website .