WORLD STRONGMAN
International Union
The Strongest Finale of the Year: World Strongman Championship and Annual WSM Assembly
Dubai, UAE hosted the most important event of the season — the World Strongman Championship, marking the official sporting finale of the year and a key institutional milestone for World Strongman (WSM).
The championship brought together elite athletes representing national federations and WSM member countries. Competitions were conducted under official World Strongman rules, ensuring objective sporting assessment, high-level competition, and strong spectator appeal in line with international standards.
The final championship of the season was delivered during a challenging transition period for the organization. Despite management changes and internal restructuring, World Strongman successfully staged the World Championship at a high professional level, including full international TV production and global media filming.
This achievement confirmed the resilience and operational maturity of World Strongman as an international sports organization capable of delivering world-class championships under complex circumstances.
The championship and the annual assembly were delivered with the support of key international partners, reinforcing the institutional credibility of the event.
Special recognition is given to IFBB and IFBB Academy, whose cooperation and professional support contributed to the development of strongman as a structured, modern, and internationally aligned sport.
The involvement of IFBB and IFBB Academy reflects a shared commitment to:
Global media coverage of the championship was implemented in partnership with ICARUS Sports, delivering international television and digital distribution.
News content, highlights, special programs, and video features from the event were prepared for worldwide dissemination through television broadcasters, OTT platforms, inflight entertainment systems, and digital media channels — significantly expanding the global visibility of World Strongman.
World Strongman Championship — Final Category
The championship was conducted in one official competition category under World Strongman rules.
All results were validated by the World Strongman Technical Committee and approved in accordance with WSM competition regulations.
| Rank | Athlete | Nation |
|---|---|---|
 1st Place |
Leon Miroshnik | WSM / Russia |
 2nd Place |
David Shamey | WSM / Russia |
 3rd Place |
Avazjon Khyadarov | Uzbekistan |
| 3rd Place |
Ahmed Almoosa | Bahrain |
The final rankings were determined based on overall performance across all official disciplines, with results calculated using the cumulative points system. In accordance with WSM regulations, two athletes share third place.
Full results:
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Alongside the championship, the annual World Strongman Assembly was held, during which the organization reviewed the results of the season and confirmed its key strategic priorities, including:
Special thanks were also expressed to the companies involved in the organizational support of The World Strongman Championship 2025. Among them:
The season finale in Dubai marked not only the conclusion of a competitive year, but also the starting point of a new phase for World Strongman — focused on international recognition, transparent governance, strong partnerships, and alignment with Olympic principles.
World Strongman continues to move forward — building the future of the sport on a solid institutional foundation.
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