Bahrain’s Strongest Man 2025 Wraps Up with Royal Applause

Bahrain turned up the heat on Saturday night as the 2025 Strongest Man Championship wrapped up in style at The Avenues. With the #BeaBeast slogan echoing through the arena, the crowd witnessed an electrifying display of strength, celebrating a defining moment for strength sports in the Gulf.

Royal Presence Elevates Closing Ceremony

Held under the patronage and in the presence of His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa—First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, President of the General Sports Authority, and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee—the championship drew significant royal and official attendance. Among those present were HH Shaikh Salman bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, Vice President of the General Sports Authority; HH Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Vice President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee; and Fares Mustafa Al-Kooheji, Secretary General of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, HH Shaikh Salman bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, Vice President of the General Sports Authority, along with distinguished guests and sports dignitaries.

Champions Crowned Across Three Divisions

HH Shaikh Salman led the awards ceremony, honouring the top performers across all three weight classes:

Heavyweight (Gulf Division)
- Christopher Ojwang Oketch (Kenya)
- Sayed Murtadha Sayed Khalil (Bahrain)
- Emad Hussein Al Qaffas (Bahrain)

Middleweight
- Isa Aref Rashdan (Bahrain)
- Abdulrahman Tariq (Bahrain)
- Christopher Byrne

Lightweight
- Sameer Mohammed Abubakr (Bahrain)
- Omar Al-Kooheji (Bahrain)
- Sayed Shubbar Abdullah (Bahrain)

Building Strength Beyond the Arena

Speaking at the event’s conclusion, HH Shaikh Khalid praised the championship’s high-calibre competition and the growing enthusiasm for strength-based sports among Bahraini youth. He stressed that events like this not only celebrate physical strength but also teach important values like discipline.

He reaffirmed his commitment to supporting initiatives that empower young Bahrainis—physically and mentally—to represent their country on regional and international stages.

A Unified Effort  

HH Shaikh Khalid also extended heartfelt thanks to the organisers, athletes, sponsors, and behind-the-scenes teams whose collective efforts ensured the championship’s success. From logistics to atmosphere, the event reinforced Bahrain’s continued excellence in hosting top-tier sporting events.