13-04-2025
UOS to host World University Powerlifting Championship
Professor Hamid Majoul Al Nuaimi, Chancellor of the University of Sharjah warmly welcomed Remund and his delegation, conveying greetings from His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and President of the University of Sharjah. He expressed the university's readiness to organise and host this prestigious global event, emphasising its commitment to excellence in sports and international collaboration. Prof. Al Nuaimi also highlighted the university's successful hosting of the inaugural Asian Universities Powerlifting Cup last year, which was held in partnership with the UAE Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation.
Remund praised the University of Sharjah's state-of-the-art sports facilities, logistical capabilities, and highly qualified sports management team. He expressed confidence that these resources would ensure the championship's success, which is expected to attract university teams from around the world.
The meeting was attended by senior university officials, including Dr. Salah Taher Al Haj, Vice Chancellor for Community Affairs; Prof. Eid Kanaan, Dean of Student Affairs; and Salah Al-Amiri, Head of Sports Activities at the university. The FISU delegation included Ali Musri Al-Dhaheri, a member of FISU, and Imad Bounouach, FISU Advisor for Africa and the Middle East.
