Qatar’s Strongest Man 2026 Championship concluded successfully with the first edition of the GCC Challenge, held at Aspire Park, drawing strong public attendance and wide interest from fans of strength and endurance sports.
The championship brought together an elite group of athletes representing Bahrain , Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , Kuwait, Oman, and Qatar , and, who competed in a series of demanding physical challenges requiring exceptional strength, fitness, and endurance.
The competition featured several strength challenges, including carrying weights of up to 350 kg, the 350 kg tire flip race, and the medley challenge weighing up to 125 kg, concluding with the truck pull challenge involving a 15.5-ton truck.
At the conclusion of the championship, the winners were crowned as follows:
First Place: Christopher Oketch - Qatar
Second Place: Ahmed Al Moossa - Bahrain
Third Place: Salman Salem - Bahrain
Commenting on the event, Mr. Ahmed Mohammed Al Hassan, Venues and Events Director at Aspire Zone Foundation, stated:
“Qatar’s Strongest Man Championship represents one of the distinctive sports platforms that reflects Aspire Zone Foundation’s commitment to delivering integrated sporting events that combine competitive excellence with an engaging community experience, while reinforcing Aspire Park’s position as a leading sports and lifestyle destination.”
In turn, Mr. Hamad Yousef Al Obaidly, Communications and PR Director at Aspire Zone Foundation, said:
“The strong public and media turnout reflects the growing interest in strength sports across the region and highlights the importance of such events in delivering Aspire’s message of promoting sports participation and strengthening positive engagement with the community.”
Through organizing this championship, Aspire Zone Foundation reaffirmed its commitment to establishing the event as a prominent annual fixture on Qatar’s sports calendar, attracting top-tier strength athletes and providing a comprehensive platform for fans of the sport.
The championship also featured a range of accompanying family-oriented activities, including a dedicated fan zone, sports and recreational activities for children, and food outlets offering local products, creating a complete and enjoyable experience for visitors.
This year’s edition of the championship was held under the sponsorship of Jetour (offical Sponsor), Qatar Red Crescent (Medical Sponsor), and Qommunication (Media Sponsor).
The championship featured the participation of:
4th place: Mohamed Dewidar - Qatar
5th Place: Yaqoob AlAttawi - Bahrain
6th place: Abdullah Al Moossa - Bahrain
7th place: Abdellatif Al Kindi - Oman
8th place: Joseph Iroo - Qatar
9th place: Abdelrahman Tarek - Bahrain
10th place: Salah Shuaib - Kuwait
11th place: Ahmed Abdelbasit - Oman
12th place: Obaid Al Sammani - Saudi Arabia