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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.

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.

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