WSM – THE 2025 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Championship kicked off yesterday at The Avenues Bahrain.
The event is being held under the patronage of Supreme Council for Youth and Sports first deputy chairman, General Sports Authority chairman, and Bahrain Olympic Committee president Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa.
The event features two main categories: Bahrain’s Strongest Man and the GCC’s Strongest Man, with participants competing in seven events. They include Carry and Load, XL Bar Deadlift, Viking Press, Wheel of Pain, Arm over Arm Pull, Hercules Hold, and Power Stairs.
Weigh-ins for competitors were held on Thursday alongside a technical meeting to outline the rules and regulations.
The WSM Championship is one of Bahrain’s leading annual sports events dedicated to strength and endurance. It was launched in 2017 under the patronage of Shaikh Khalid as a national competition aimed at encouraging Bahraini youth. It has since evolved to include participants from across the GCC, consolidating Bahrain’s stance as a regional sports hub.
Now in its eighth edition, the championship is held annually under the slogan “Khallak Wahsh”, or “Beast Mode”.
Previous editions have taken place at key venues such as Bahrain Bay and The Avenues Bahrain and have included a wide range of strength competitions such as log lifting and vehicle pulling.
The championship aims to promote competitiveness and attract broader participation from local and regional athletes. With growing public interest in strength sports, the event continues to draw significant engagement from fans across the kingdom and the Gulf region.
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