The national bodybuilding team has made history by securing a remarkable third-place finish at the World Bodybuilding Championship. The competition, held in Kish Island, Iran, from September 23-28, saw participation from 65 nations.
Saudi athletes showcased their dominance by clinching 27 medals, including seven gold, six silver, and 14 bronze. The gold medalists were Yousef Al-Naimi, Ahmed Al-Tasan, Mubarak Al-Zanan, Khaled Khan, Talal Househ, Hussein Al-Hammadi, and Ahmed Maghrabi.
The president of the Saudi Arabian Weightlifting and Bodybuilding Federation, Ayman Mohammad Al-Rashed, has congratulated the Kingdom’s leadership on achieving this historic milestone. He has also expressed his gratitude for the unwavering support received from the Minister of Sport and the President of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee, Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal, adding that their support has played a pivotal role in this remarkable global success.
Al-Rashed highlighted the exceptional performance of the
Saudi team amidst fierce competition from top international athletes. He attributed this triumph to the dedicated efforts of the team’s coaching and administrative staff. He affirmed that the Saudi Arabian Weightlifting and Bodybuilding Federation is committed to building upon this success and maintaining Saudi Arabia’s position at the forefront of international bodybuilding.
Source: Saudi Press Agency