Top bodybuilders to vie for West Asian honours
Published: 04:08 PM,Aug 13,2024 | EDITED : 08:08 PM,Aug 13,2024
West Asian bodybuilding
MUSCAT, AUGUST 13
More than 135 bodybuilders representing 12 countries will take part in the fifth edition of the West Asian Bodybuilding and Fitness Championship which will begin on Thursday and will run for three days at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex (SQSC). The Oman Bodybuilding Committee (OBC) unveiled the details of the tournament in a press meeting on Tuesday at the main hall at SQSC in the presence of Dr Salim al Bahri, Chairman of OBC, Manar Haikel, Chairman of West Asian Bodybuilding and Fitness Association and Syrian Bodybuilding and Fitness Association.
“After the successful organisation of Oman Bodybuilding Championship in March, we announced and signed the agreement to host the West Asian Bodybuilding and Fitness Championship. Today, we are thrilled to announce our full readiness to host this major event in Muscat. Thanks to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth for their support to organise this event in Oman. We are very pleased that all the countries in the West Asian Association confirmed their attendance. All the technical and logistics arrangements are completed and the arrival of the delegations began on Monday. The rest will arrive in these two days,” Dr Salim al Bahri said.
The bodybuilders will represent teams of Syria, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Lebanon, Palestine, Yemen, Iraq, Jordan, UAE, Iran, Bahrain and hosts the Sultanate of Oman. Oman team will take part at the event with 100 bodybuilders who will compete in different categories of the event.
“Thanks to the Sultanate of Oman represented by the Oman Bodybuilding Committee for their top efforts towards hosting this major event. I had a visit to the stage and it is well prepared and ready for the event. The West Asian activities were halted for the past four years and only resumed last year. The last edition of the West Asian championship was in Bahrain. We are expecting more players to take part in this edition,” Manar Haikel, Chairman of West Asian Bodybuilding and Fitness Association, said.
Responding to an inquiry on the selection, Dr Salim said: ”The national team bodybuilders were selected based on their performances at the Oman Bodybuilding and Fitness Championship in March. This is the main domestic event. The toppers in this event will represent the country in the world, Arab, Gulf and West Asian tournaments.”
Moahmmed al Siyabi, head coach of the Oman bodybuilding and fitness team, affirmed that the players are in good shape for the event. “The players were under comprehensive camp with daily two training sessions. Our aim is to take the first place in the tournament and we are entering this event with maximum number of players. Our stars in bodybuilding have managed to impress in the international and regional events. Our hopes are very high to achieve the top medals and secure the first place,” he said.
Investment Destination
Al Bahri said that hosting the West Asian Bodybuilding and Fitness Championship aligns with Oman Vision 2040. “ This event is emphasising the importance of youth and attracting regional and international championships. The aim is to place bodybuilding on the global sports map and to promote Oman as a known investment destination by showcasing its strategic location and capabilities.”
Commenting on the refereeing part: ”Umpiring is a very crucial element for the success of the championship. Each participating country will bring their referees and the organising committee has formed a technical committee to select the best referees to manage the competitions. Additionally, several referees from the Gulf and Arab regions known for their expertise in such championships will be invited to ensure transparency and fairness in judging,” he concluded.
More than 135 bodybuilders representing 12 countries will take part in the fifth edition of the West Asian Bodybuilding and Fitness Championship which will begin on Thursday and will run for three days at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex (SQSC). The Oman Bodybuilding Committee (OBC) unveiled the details of the tournament in a press meeting on Tuesday at the main hall at SQSC in the presence of Dr Salim al Bahri, Chairman of OBC, Manar Haikel, Chairman of West Asian Bodybuilding and Fitness Association and Syrian Bodybuilding and Fitness Association.
“After the successful organisation of Oman Bodybuilding Championship in March, we announced and signed the agreement to host the West Asian Bodybuilding and Fitness Championship. Today, we are thrilled to announce our full readiness to host this major event in Muscat. Thanks to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth for their support to organise this event in Oman. We are very pleased that all the countries in the West Asian Association confirmed their attendance. All the technical and logistics arrangements are completed and the arrival of the delegations began on Monday. The rest will arrive in these two days,” Dr Salim al Bahri said.
The bodybuilders will represent teams of Syria, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Lebanon, Palestine, Yemen, Iraq, Jordan, UAE, Iran, Bahrain and hosts the Sultanate of Oman. Oman team will take part at the event with 100 bodybuilders who will compete in different categories of the event.
“Thanks to the Sultanate of Oman represented by the Oman Bodybuilding Committee for their top efforts towards hosting this major event. I had a visit to the stage and it is well prepared and ready for the event. The West Asian activities were halted for the past four years and only resumed last year. The last edition of the West Asian championship was in Bahrain. We are expecting more players to take part in this edition,” Manar Haikel, Chairman of West Asian Bodybuilding and Fitness Association, said.
Responding to an inquiry on the selection, Dr Salim said: ”The national team bodybuilders were selected based on their performances at the Oman Bodybuilding and Fitness Championship in March. This is the main domestic event. The toppers in this event will represent the country in the world, Arab, Gulf and West Asian tournaments.”
Moahmmed al Siyabi, head coach of the Oman bodybuilding and fitness team, affirmed that the players are in good shape for the event. “The players were under comprehensive camp with daily two training sessions. Our aim is to take the first place in the tournament and we are entering this event with maximum number of players. Our stars in bodybuilding have managed to impress in the international and regional events. Our hopes are very high to achieve the top medals and secure the first place,” he said.
Investment Destination
Al Bahri said that hosting the West Asian Bodybuilding and Fitness Championship aligns with Oman Vision 2040. “ This event is emphasising the importance of youth and attracting regional and international championships. The aim is to place bodybuilding on the global sports map and to promote Oman as a known investment destination by showcasing its strategic location and capabilities.”
Commenting on the refereeing part: ”Umpiring is a very crucial element for the success of the championship. Each participating country will bring their referees and the organising committee has formed a technical committee to select the best referees to manage the competitions. Additionally, several referees from the Gulf and Arab regions known for their expertise in such championships will be invited to ensure transparency and fairness in judging,” he concluded.