2025 World's Strongest Man Championship to Launch in Bahrain Under Royal Patronage
Manama: Under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the 2025 World's Strongest Man (WSM) Championship is set to commence on Friday, April 18, at The Avenues Bahrain. The event will be overseen by the First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, Chairman of the General Sports Authority, and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the championship will include two primary categories: Bahrain's Strongest Man and the GCC's Strongest Man. Participants will compete in seven distinct events: Carry and Load, XL Bar Deadlift, Viking Press, Wheel of Pain, Arm over Arm Pull, Hercules Hold, and Power Stairs. Weigh-ins and a technical meeting to discuss rules and regulations took place on Thursday, April 17.
The WSM Championship, established in 2017 under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, began as a national competition to inspire Bahraini youth. It has since expanded to welcome participants from across the GCC, reinforcing Bahrain's position as a pivotal sports hub in the region.
Now in its eighth edition, the championship operates annually under the motto 'Khallak Wahsh' (Beast Mode). It has previously been held at prominent locations such as Bahrain Bay and The Avenues Bahrain, featuring a variety of strength challenges including log lifting and vehicle pulling.
The championship's mission is to cultivate a spirit of competition and increase participation among both local and regional athletes. The growing interest in strength sports has ensured that the event attracts substantial engagement from fans throughout the Kingdom and the Gulf region.
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