Manama : His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), Chairman of the General Sports Authority (GSA), and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC), has directed the organisation of the 2025 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Competition on April 15-16. The event will feature two categories: Bahrain’s Strongest Man and the GCC’s Strongest Man.
HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad emphasised the significance of the annual WSM Competition as a leading sports platform showcasing participants’ exceptional physical abilities and fostering a culture of determination and resilience. He highlighted its role in encouraging youth to embrace sports and adopt a healthy, active lifestyle, noting the successes of past editions and the need to enhance the competition further.
His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad stated that organising this competition reflects Bahrain’s commitment to advancing sports and aligns with the national vision to integrate sports as a key element of social and economic development. He also underscored its significance in enhancing Bahrain’s reputation for hosting major sporting events.
HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad emphasised the importance of elevating the upcoming edition with improved organisation and high-level participants to boost its value and position it among the top local and regional sports events. He expressed hope that the 2025 WSM Competition will serve as a platform for excellence and competition while fostering stronger ties among athletes.
The main events for the 2025 WSM Competition include Carry & Load, XL Bar Deadlift, Viking Press, Wheel of Pain, Arm Over Arm Pull, Hercules Hold, and Power Stairs.
Lightweight and middleweight competitions, along with the GCC Strongest Man event, will take place over Friday and Saturday. The 2025 edition will feature seven events over two days, compared to five in previous editions, with winners to be announced on the final day.
