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6/19/25, 1:23 PM Ammar bin Humaid attends closing ceremony of Asian Bodybuilding and Fitness Championship in Ajman, honours winning countrie…
reinforcing its position as a preferred destination for athletes and visitors from around the world.

His Highness concluded by saying, “We look forward to hosting the World Bodybuilding Championship in
Ajman in 2026, a new milestone that will reflect our continued commitment to advancing sports and

developing the infrastructure needed to welcome the world’s top talent in this field.”

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 Body Building 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 bin Humaid Al Nuaimi 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.”

H.E. 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.”

H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman, awarded the countries 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.

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