What is the World Strongman International Union?

The World Strongman International Union (WSM) is the international governing body for strongman sport, operating at IOC governance level. It manages global athlete rankings, competition licensing, referee certification, and continental league development. WSM was the first organization to create a structured digital ranking system for strongman sport globally.

Who governs strongman internationally?

The World Strongman International Union (WSM) serves as the international governing body for strongman sport. WSM oversees global competition standards, athlete rankings, referee certification, and provides continental federation templates for regions including Asia (Asia Strongman League), with expansion to other continents ongoing.

How does the WSM strongman ranking system work?

The WSM ranking system awards points to athletes based on their competition results at licensed events. Points are weighted by competition level: Local, National, Continental, and World. Athletes are ranked within their weight class and age group. Rankings are updated in real time on ranking.worldstrongman.org.

How to become a WSM certified strongman referee?

To become a WSM certified referee, candidates must complete the official WSM referee certification course at lms.worldstrongman.org. The course covers competition rules, weight category regulations, judging procedures, and use of the WSM digital referee app. Upon passing the assessment, candidates receive an internationally recognized WSM referee certificate.

What are the strongman weight categories?

WSM competitions are divided into Men, Women, and Para divisions, each with multiple age groups (Junior, Open, Master) and weight classes. Men's categories include divisions up to and over 105 kg. Women's and Para divisions have their own weight class structures. The full list is available at ranking.worldstrongman.org.

What is the Asia Strongman League?

The Asia Strongman League (ASL) is a WSM-managed continental league for strongman sport across Asia. It operates on the WSM platform at ranking.worldstrongman.org, managing athlete registrations, competition results, and regional rankings. The ASL model serves as a template for continental strongman leagues worldwide.

How to organize a WSM-licensed strongman competition?

To organize a WSM-licensed competition, organizers register on ranking.worldstrongman.org and submit a competition for the appropriate tier: Local (€49), National (€149), Continental (€299), or World (€799). After approval, the organizer can manage athlete registrations, divisions, and results directly on the WSM platform.

WSM Platform

HOW THE PLATFORM WORKS FOR YOU

Choose your role and discover what the WSM digital ecosystem gives you

YOUR SPORT.
YOUR RANKING.

As a WSM athlete you have an official digital profile with your full competition history, ranking points, and place in the global standings. No more Excel spreadsheets — your results are tracked in real time across every WSM-licensed event worldwide.

Global ranking Real-time standings by weight class and age group
Competition history Full record of results at every WSM event
Official profile Internationally recognized WSM athlete identity
Event entry Register for WSM-licensed competitions directly on the platform

RUN YOUR EVENT.
PROFESSIONALLY.

Create and manage WSM-licensed competitions in minutes. From athlete registrations and entry fees to real-time results and official protocols — everything is handled digitally. No paperwork, no Excel, no manual calculations.

Become an organizer Free training →

Competition setup in minutes Divisions, weight classes, disciplines — all configured online
Online payments Entry fees collected via Stripe — no cash, no bank transfers
Referee app included Judges enter results on mobile — live on the competition floor
Auto-generated protocols Official start lists and result sheets ready instantly

JUDGE WITH
CONFIDENCE.

WSM provides certified referees with a professional digital toolset. Use the WSM Referee App to enter results in real time directly from the competition floor. Get internationally recognized certification through the WSM Education platform.

Get certified — free now Referee registry →

Mobile referee app Enter results on your phone — no paperwork, no errors
WSM certification Internationally recognized referee credential — currently free
Live score calculation Results update automatically — no manual counting
Official registry Listed in the WSM global judges directory

BUILD YOUR
CONTINENTAL LEAGUE.

WSM provides national and continental federations with a complete digital infrastructure — competition management, athlete rankings, league standings, and referee tools. The Asia Strongman League is already live. Your continent is next.

Join WSM Free federation course →

Continental league template Ready-made structure based on the Asia Strongman League
Regional rankings Separate standings for your league alongside global WSM rankings
Competition licensing Issue WSM-sanctioned events across your territory
IOC governance level Full WSM institutional support and international recognition

Official Rating System

World Strongman
World Ranking

The official, unified global ranking for strongman athletes worldwide. Compete in certified tournaments, accumulate rating points, and earn your position.

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Ranking Coming Soon

The live ranking table will appear here once the first certified competition results are published.

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The Foundation

The Worldwide Unified
Strongmen Rating

The World Strongman Ranking is a unified system that works equally for athletes, referees, and organizers at every level of the sport.

For Athletes

Global recognized history
Career pathway to Top-10
Official certificate & ID
Sponsorship support

For Organizers

Attract ranked athletes
Event on official map
Access to athlete pool
Tournament prestige

For Referees

Certified official profile
Eligible for Grand Prix
Conduct seminars
Official WSM network

Ranking Tiers

Top-10 — Elite global tier
Elite — High-performance
General — Open ranking
All Weight Categories

Ranking Structure

Divisions & Categories

Men's Ranking Divisions

Tier	U70 kg	Lightweight	Middleweight	Heavyweight	Super Heavy
Top-10 / Elite	U70 kg	U80 kg	U95 kg	U110 kg	+110 kg
General	U70 kg	U80 kg	U95 kg	U110 kg	+110 kg

Women's Ranking Divisions

Tier	U55 kg	Lightweight	Middleweight	Heavyweight	Super Heavy
Top-10 / Elite	U55 kg	U65 kg	U75 kg	U85 kg	+85 kg
General	U55 kg	U65 kg	U75 kg	U85 kg	+85 kg

Points System

Point Calculation

P × Q = S

P — Placement Points

Q — Tournament Multiplier

S — Total Rating Score

Placement Points (P)

Placement	Points awarded (P)
1st Place	10
2nd Place	8
3rd Place	6
4th Place	5
5th Place	4
6th Place	3
7th Place	2
8th – 10th Place	1

Tournament Multiplier (Q)

Event Type / Prestige Tier	Multiplier (Q)
World Championship	×10
Continental Championship	×6
World Cup / Strongmen Games	×4
Subcontinental / Ethnosport	×2
National Championship	×1
International Tournament (Open)	×0.5

Example: A 2nd place finish (P = 8) at the World Championship (Q = 10) results in 80 ranking points (8 × 10 = 80).

Registration Path

How to Enter

Watch Introduction

View introductory video and competition regulations.

Pay Certification Fee

One-time fee for global system registration.

Complete Training

Familiarise yourself with World Strongman standards.

Accept Rules

Confirm acceptance of the Official Ranking Agreement.

Receive ID Card

Digital Certificate and physical plastic ID card by post.

Compete & Score

Participate in certified events and climb the global ranking.

Enter the Ranking

Join athletes from around the world today.