Adil Dookhee
Adil Dookhee combines international ju-jitsu competition with coaching and community work in Mauritius.
Biography
Sources for this profile
5-Plus, Qadeer Hoybun, September 28, 2026.(opens in a new tab)
5-Plus reported that Dookhee won contact ju-jitsu gold and fighting bronze at the 2026 African Championships in Algiers, but an injury ended his BJJ no-gi campaign in fourth place.
Where in the source: Dookhee paragraph.
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Lexpress, Stéphane Benoît, October 10, 2022.(opens in a new tab)
Dookee recalled starting judo at six and traditional ju-jitsu two years later. Before the 2022 Worlds, he considered groundwork his strongest area despite also feeling comfortable in fighting.
Where in the source: Dookee testimony.
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For that preparation, Nuvin Proag described monitoring Dookee’s weight and nutrition and developing strength, mobility, speed, reflexes and anticipation through repeated technical work.
Where in the source: Preparation discussion.
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Sunday Times Mauritius, December 3, 2023, p. 9.(opens in a new tab)
In a December 2023 portrait, Dookhee credited his father with introducing him to judo and encouraging his sporting ambitions. After his father’s death in 2021, he combined family responsibilities with fitness-coaching work.
Where in the source: Portrait, family account.
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He described travelling to Curepipe to train four times weekly while paying for work space, transport and competition preparation. He said finding sponsorship for the Morocco trip was difficult and that sporting potential outstripped his available funds.
Where in the source: Portrait, training costs.
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Le Défi, March 22, 2024.(opens in a new tab)
Le Défi’s March 2024 account described the Plaine-Verte athlete working as a coach and sharing sporting values with young people. He also spoke of distributing food to homeless people in his free time.
Where in the source: Written interview introduction.
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Le Défi, September 23, 2024.(opens in a new tab)
In September 2024, Dookee told Le Défi that a lack of funds had prevented a qualifying trip, but a wild card gave him a route to the Worlds in Greece. He sought help with travel and accommodation.
Where in the source: Funding and invitation.
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Le Défi, October 23, 2025.(opens in a new tab)
Before Bangkok in 2025, Dookee said injury had limited his competition and insufficient funds had stopped a preparatory trip to Greece. He planned to adapt to opponents’ techniques and strategies while drawing on his experience.
Where in the source: Preparation account.
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Le Défi, November 8, 2025.(opens in a new tab)
After Bangkok, Le Défi reported that hand injuries had restricted his punching and that he withdrew from the following BJJ no-gi event to prepare for the African Championships. He credited community and sponsor help with making the trip possible.
Where in the source: Post-event account.
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Ministry of Youth and Sports, National Sports Award 2025.(opens in a new tab)
The Mauritius sports ministry named Dookee Adil Sportsman of the Year for 2025 at the awards ceremony held on February 6, 2026.
Where in the source: Award recipients.
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5-Plus, Qadeer Hoybun, June 27, 2025.(opens in a new tab)
5-Plus reported Dookee receiving the best senior male competitor distinction at the national championships held at Beau-Bassin on June 15, 2025.
Where in the source: Senior distinction.
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Le Mauricien, October 9, 2022.(opens in a new tab)
Le Mauricien’s 2022 Worlds preview described Dookhee as an experienced judo competitor selected for Mauritius in both adult fighting and ne-waza, with a second Worlds appearance ahead of him.
Where in the source: Selection preview.
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Lineage
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