The organizing committee of the Qatar’s Strongest Man 2026 Championship, held in its first edition of the GCC Challenge, is preparing to organize a technical meeting with 11 competitors who have qualified for the final stage of the championship. This comes ahead of the official start of the competitions on Friday at 3:00 PM, in the parking area opposite the open fields in Aspire Park.
The championship features competitors representing Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
During the competition, athletes will take on a series of demanding strength challenges, including carrying weights of up to 350 kg, lifting massive 140 kg sandbags onto elevated platforms in the fastest time, the 350 kg tire flip race, the medley challenge weighing up to 125 kg, and concluding with the truck pull challenge, featuring a truck weighing 15.5 tons.
Aspire Zone Foundation has successfully established the championship as a prominent annual event on Qatar’s sports calendar, attracting elite athletes and providing a dedicated platform for fans of strength and endurance sports. The event has gained strong popularity among enthusiasts, serving as an annual benchmark for physical excellence and supporting the Foundation’s mission to promote sports participation for health and active lifestyles.
As part of its commitment to deliver engaging mass-spectator events, Aspire Zone Foundation will also organize a range of family-friendly activities, including a dedicated fan zone, sports activities for children, and food and local product outlets, creating a comprehensive entertainment experience for visitors of all ages.
This year’s edition is sponsored by Jetour (Main Sponsor), Qatar Red Crescent (Medical Sponsor), and QoCommunications (Media Sponsor).