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6/19/25, 1:20 PM Sheikh Ammar crowns winners of Asian Bodybuilding and Fit...
The closing ceremony was attended by Sheikh Abdulaziz Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Ajman Department of Tourism Development; Sheikh Abdullah
Bin Hamad Bin Saif Al Sharqi, Chairman of the Emirates Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation; and several senior officials from regional and international sports
federations.

The championship was successfully hosted through the collaborative efforts of the Ajman Department of Tourism Development, and the Asian Bodybuilding and
Fitness Federation.

With a strong focus on delivering excellence, the Department ensured that the event met the highest international standards, reinforcing Ajman’s position as a
leading destination for world-class sports events and tourism.

Sheikh Abdulaziz praised the outstanding success of the championship, noting its crucial role in elevating Ajman’s position on the international sporting stage.
He highlighted the strategic impact of the event, stating: “This prestigious championship provided an exceptional opportunity to showcase Ajman’s
organisational expertise, as well as its rich cultural and tourism appeal. In line with the vision of our leadership, it reaffirmed our dedication toward setting a
benchmark in hosting premier sporting events in the region and abroad. By seamlessly merging sports with tourism, the event highlighted Ajman’s state-of-the-
art infrastructure while contributing significantly to the local economy and reviving both the tourism and hospitality industries."
Mahmood Khaleel Alhashmi, Director General of the Ajman Department of Tourism Development, said: “This championship clearly reflected our ability to deliver
world-class events and showcased the outstanding quality of Ajman’s tourism landscape. It demonstrates the strength of partnerships, especially between the
Ajman Department of Tourism Development and the UAE Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation, in achieving excellence. Events like this support our strategic
vision of advancing both tourism and sports sectors, ensuring Ajman remains fully prepared to host international competitions while maintaining the highest
standards. It not only strengthens the emirate’s position as a global hub for major events but also underscores our unwavering commitment to excellence in the
international arena.”

Sheikh Ammar awarded the winners across various categories at the closing ceremony.
The UAE won the first place in the men's semi-pro master category, Syria took the second position, and Oman took the third. In the fitness challenge — best
team bodybuilding category, Jordan secured the first place, while the UAE and Mongolia took the second and third positions, respectively.. In the men's semi-
pro bodybuilding category, the UAE secured the first place, while Saudi Arabia and Oman settled for the second and third positions, respectively.
The meticulously hosted championship witnessed the gathering of top bodybuilding athletes from across Asia, competing for coveted titles across multiple
categories, and also drew strong public engagement. The dedicated efforts of the organisers, coupled with the support of Ajman's world-class infrastructure,
have solidified the emirate's position as a leading global destination for major sporting events and international championships.
Notably, Ajman is set to host the World Bodybuilding Championship in 2026.

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