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6/16/25, 4:16 PM Asian Bodybuilding and Fitness Championship 2025 kicks off in Ajman - Middle East News 247
Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad bin Saif Al Sharqi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Body Building and
Fitness Federation, highlighted the UAE’s organising of the Asian Bodybuilding and Fitness Championship in Ajman as a
significant addition to the UAE’s track record of professionally and uniquely conducting sports events. He also expressed his
appreciation for the support and patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman, noting that it lays
the foundation for the exceptional hosting of the ongoing championship in Ajman. He further emphasised that the event plays a key
role in advancing the sport of bodybuilding across

local, regional and global arenas. In addition, the event is expected to pave the way for a meaningful transition by fostering this
sport as an integral part of the lifestyle while encouraging stronger and long-term participation in bodybuilding and fitness events in
the future.

Furthermore, Sheikh Abdullah Al Sharqi pointed out that Ajman’s modern infrastructure, combined with the esteemed reputation of
the Ajman Department of Tourism Development, reflects the robust confidence in attaining continued success for Emirati sport. He
also extended his best wishes to all athletes, encouraging them to embrace the championship’s spirit of healthy competition as
they strive to realise their rightful ambitions.

H.E. Mahmood Khaleel Alhashmi, Director-General, Ajman Tourism Development Department, said: “This renowned
championship offers us a significant platform to demonstrate our remarkable organisational capabilities and highlight Ajman’s
leading tourism and cultural attractions. In addition, it serves as a major milestone in our continuous efforts to reinforce Ajman’s
position as an ideal location to host major regional and international events while paving the way for sustainable local economic
growth and advancing national development goals.”

The championship commenced with an official inauguration ceremony, which was hosted by Tourism Development Department,
marking the beginning of competitions across various categories. These include Classic Bodybuilding (Juniors, Men, and Masters),
Women’s Acrobatics, Women’s Artistic Fitness, Fit Model (Women, Juniors, and Masters), Men’s Fitness, Women’s and Masters
Physique, Women’s Fit Model, Women’s Physique, Body Fitness (Women, Juniors, and Masters), Women’s Body Fitness,
Women’s and Juniors Wellness, Open Fit Pairs, and Bikini (Juniors and Women).

The event serves as a thriving platform offering various opportunities to highlight Ajman’s organisational capabilities and exhibit its
tourism and cultural assets. Furthermore, it exemplifies the robust collaboration between all stakeholders, especially Tourism
Development Department and the Emirates Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation. The move comes in line with the ambitious vision
of the wise leadership to strengthen Ajman’s tourism and sports sectors to host championships and international events, further
reinforcing the emirate’s standing as a global leader.

This championship marks a significant step in Ajman’s broader strategy to promote synergy between tourism and sports sectors, in
line with the ambitious goal to position the emirate as one of the most sought-after destinations for major sporting events.
Furthermore, the event underscores Ajman’s rapidly developing infrastructure, especially in tourism and logistics, which exemplifies
its potential to host world-class gatherings while contributing to local economic growth, empowering the tourism and hospitality
sector and opening new investment opportunities across these vital sectors.

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