Mohammed Abdul Rahim Al Marri and Hisham Bayouk with the winners of the Middle East Natural Elite Bodybuilding Championship.

Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

Mohammed Abdul Rahim Al Marri, Secretary-General of the Emirates Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation (EBBF), head of the organizing committee, and international coach Hisham Bayouk crowned the winners of the Middle East Natural Elite Bodybuilding Championship.

The championship took place at the Abu Dhabi Folk Arts Society Theatre under the supervision of the Emirates Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation, with the participation of 132 athletes from various countries.

UAE’s Yousef Al Hammadi won the ‘Classic Bodybuilding’ champion title, while Palestinian Abdel Rahman Idris won the Classic Physique crown, and Syrian Hussam Younes Al Musallama won the title of Physique Championship.

In other results, Abdullah Obeid Al Shehhi won the youth (16–19 years) gold in Physique, and Emirati Ibrahim Taleb won the gold in Body Style. In Classic Bodybuilding for athletes taller than 175 cm, Lebanese Christophe El Chalfoun secured the gold.

Marri congratulated the winners, praising the efforts of the organizing committee for delivering the event with exceptional organization, elevating the championship to a high artistic level worthy of Emirati bodybuilding.

The head of the organizing committee said: “Having athletes from different countries, backgrounds, and age groups compete together brought a special energy and cultural richness to the competition.

“This diverse participation showcased a unique combination of artistic expression and physical prowess, making the event truly remarkable,” he added.”

Marri described the championship as a pioneering force, shaping a new wave of bodybuilders who are conscious of the benefits of natural training and achieving results through dedication and hard work, not external enhancements.

The organizing committee extended thanks and appreciation to the International Federation of Fitness and Bodybuilding Academy in Dubai for offering five scholarships in its courses, reflecting the significance and importance of the championship.